US Bridges

Lynnhaven Parkway over Drainage Canal

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.16SALEM RD/0.60ROUHILNR · Structure no. 000000000022203

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,529
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynnhaven Parkway over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lynnhaven Parkway over Drainage Canal in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 24,529 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,857 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLynnhaven Parkway
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.16SALEM RD/0.60ROUHILNR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78912, -76.12797
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,529 (2022)
Projected traffic31,857 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lynnhaven Parkway over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynnhaven Parkway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lynnhaven Parkway over Drainage Canal carry?

About 24,529 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lynnhaven Parkway over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Lynnhaven Parkway over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.