US Bridges

Rosemont Road over Sunset Canal

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.30S LYNHAVN1.02HOLLND R · Structure no. 000000000022200

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,708
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosemont Road over Sunset Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rosemont Road over Sunset Canal in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 50 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 17,708 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,227 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRosemont Road
CrossesSunset Canal
Location0.30S LYNHAVN1.02HOLLND R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79892, -76.09899
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,708 (2022)
Projected traffic19,227 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$506 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosemont Road over Sunset Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Rosemont Road over Sunset 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rosemont Road over Sunset Canal carry?

About 17,708 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rosemont Road over Sunset Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Rosemont Road over Sunset Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.