US Bridges

S Lynnhaven Road over London Bridge Creek

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.14POTTR-RD/2.00HOLAND-R · Structure no. 000000000022187

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,459
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lynnhaven Road over London Bridge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Lynnhaven Road over London Bridge Creek in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 13,459 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,007 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Lynnhaven Road
CrossesLondon Bridge Creek
Location1.14POTTR-RD/2.00HOLAND-R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82288, -76.07761
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,459 (2022)
Projected traffic15,007 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$465 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Lynnhaven Road over London Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Lynnhaven Road over London Bridge Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S Lynnhaven Road over London Bridge Creek carry?

About 13,459 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S Lynnhaven Road over London Bridge Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns S Lynnhaven Road over London Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.