US Bridges

Salem Road over Drainage Canal

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.10ELBOW RD 0.20LDTOWNDR · Structure no. 000000000022185

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,639
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Road over Drainage Canal is a steel culvert carrying Salem Road over Drainage Canal in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 4,639 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,371 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Road
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location1.10ELBOW RD 0.20LDTOWNDR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75709, -76.11143
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,639 (2022)
Projected traffic6,371 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Road over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Road over Drainage Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Salem Road over Drainage Canal carry?

About 4,639 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Salem Road over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Salem Road over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.