US Bridges

Pungo Ferry Road over North Landing River

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.50BLACK-RD/0.50P Anne R · Structure no. 000000000022190

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,640 ft
42 main spans
Daily traffic
3,629
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pungo Ferry Road over North Landing River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pungo Ferry Road over North Landing River in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,629 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,298 by 2045. The structure is 3,640 ft (1,109.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPungo Ferry Road
CrossesNorth Landing River
Location1.50BLACK-RD/0.50P Anne R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.61535, -76.05759
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating102.3 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans42
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,640 ft (1,109.5 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,629 (2022)
Projected traffic5,298 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pungo Ferry Road over North Landing River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pungo Ferry Road over North Landing River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pungo Ferry Road over North Landing River carry?

About 3,629 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pungo Ferry Road over North Landing River?

The structure is 3,640 ft (1,109.5 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pungo Ferry Road over North Landing River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.