Dorchester Lane over Drainage Canal
GoodVirginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.05BRYWOODRD 0.5BIRKS LN · Structure no. 000000000022210
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,790
- 1987 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dorchester Lane over Drainage Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dorchester Lane over Drainage Canal in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dorchester Lane over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dorchester Lane over Drainage 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Dorchester Lane over Drainage Canal carry?
About 2,790 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dorchester Lane over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Dorchester Lane over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.