US Bridges

Sandbridge Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.53P Anne RD1.52LOTUS DR · Structure no. 000000000022208

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,504
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandbridge Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sandbridge Road over Drainage Ditch in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 20,504 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,467 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSandbridge Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.53P Anne RD1.52LOTUS DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.747, -76.00246
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,504 (2021)
Projected traffic15,467 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Sandbridge Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandbridge Road over Drainage Ditch 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 Sandbridge Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 20,504 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandbridge Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Sandbridge Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.