US Bridges

Bonney Road over Tidal Stream

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.80INDPEN BD/0.50 Boggs · Structure no. 000000000022189

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,566
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonney Road over Tidal Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Bonney Road over Tidal Stream in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 11,566 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,896 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBonney Road
CrossesTidal Stream
Location0.80INDPEN BD/0.50 Boggs
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83648, -76.12562
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,566 (2022)
Projected traffic12,896 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bonney Road over Tidal Stream built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bonney Road over Tidal Stream 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bonney Road over Tidal Stream carry?

About 11,566 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bonney Road over Tidal Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Bonney Road over Tidal Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.