US Bridges

Wesleyan Drive over Drainage Canal

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.00DIAMONDSP0.15HAYGOODR · Structure no. 000000000022197

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,746
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesleyan Drive over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Wesleyan Drive over Drainage Canal in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 18,746 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,902 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWesleyan Drive
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location1.00DIAMONDSP0.15HAYGOODR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86852, -76.15437
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,746 (2022)
Projected traffic20,902 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 Wesleyan Drive over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesleyan Drive 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 Wesleyan Drive over Drainage Canal carry?

About 18,746 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wesleyan Drive over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wesleyan Drive over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.