US Bridges

W Great Neck RD over Long Creek Ca. & Br.By R

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.47 to 60 /0.12AD Keel R · Structure no. 000000000022180

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
882 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
6,297
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Great Neck RD over Long Creek Ca. & Br.By R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Great Neck RD over Long Creek Ca. & Br.By R in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,297 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 882 ft (268.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Great Neck RD
CrossesLong Creek Ca. & Br.By R
Location0.47 to 60 /0.12AD Keel R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90247, -76.06818
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length882 ft (268.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,297 (1989)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400.5 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Great Neck RD over Long Creek Ca. & Br.By R built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Great Neck RD over Long Creek Ca. & Br.By R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does W Great Neck RD over Long Creek Ca. & Br.By R carry?

About 6,297 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Great Neck RD over Long Creek Ca. & Br.By R?

The structure is 882 ft (268.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns W Great Neck RD over Long Creek Ca. & Br.By R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.