US Bridges

Greenwich Road over Drainage Canal

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.00NEWTOWNRD0.60WITCHDUC · Structure no. 000000000022196

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,144
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwich Road over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Greenwich Road over Drainage Canal in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6,144 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,602 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwich Road
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location1.00NEWTOWNRD0.60WITCHDUC
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84213, -76.16626
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic6,144 (2020)
Projected traffic8,602 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Greenwich Road over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwich 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Greenwich Road over Drainage Canal carry?

About 6,144 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Greenwich Road over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Greenwich Road over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.