US Bridges

Indian Lakes Blvd over Drainage Canal

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.20FERRELL P0.20ANT Harv · Structure no. 000000000022209

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,668
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Lakes Blvd over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Indian Lakes Blvd over Drainage Canal in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 6,668 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,435 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Lakes Blvd
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.20FERRELL P0.20ANT Harv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79911, -76.16299
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic6,668 (2022)
Projected traffic7,435 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Indian Lakes Blvd over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Lakes Blvd 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Lakes Blvd over Drainage Canal carry?

About 6,668 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Indian Lakes Blvd over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Indian Lakes Blvd over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.