US Bridges

Gen Booth Blvd over Rudee Inlet

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.00 to 60 / 1.70BIRDNECK · Structure no. 000000000022191

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
683 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,548
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gen Booth Blvd over Rudee Inlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gen Booth Blvd over Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,548 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,203 by 2040. The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGen Booth Blvd
CrossesRudee Inlet
Location0.00 to 60 / 1.70BIRDNECK
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83055, -75.97256
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length683 ft (208.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,548 (2020)
Projected traffic7,203 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$393.8 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gen Booth Blvd over Rudee Inlet built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gen Booth Blvd over Rudee Inlet 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 Gen Booth Blvd over Rudee Inlet carry?

About 6,548 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gen Booth Blvd over Rudee Inlet?

The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Gen Booth Blvd over Rudee Inlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.