US Bridges

E Green Garden Cir over Sunset Canal

GoodPosted for load

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.50S LYNHAVN0.40HOLLND R · Structure no. 000000000022202

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,377
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Green Garden Cir over Sunset Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying E Green Garden Cir over Sunset Canal in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,377 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Green Garden Cir
CrossesSunset Canal
Location0.50S LYNHAVN0.40HOLLND R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.79831, -76.09013
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 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 width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,377 (1989)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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$281 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Green Garden Cir over Sunset Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Green Garden Cir over Sunset Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does E Green Garden Cir over Sunset Canal carry?

About 1,377 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Green Garden Cir 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 44 ft wide.

Who owns E Green Garden Cir over Sunset Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.