US Bridges

International Pkwy over Drainage Canal #2

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.30LNHVN PKW0.70LDN Br R · Structure no. 000000000022212

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

International Pkwy over Drainage Canal #2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying International Pkwy over Drainage Canal #2 in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,695 by 2045. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInternational Pkwy
CrossesDrainage Canal #2
Location0.30LNHVN PKW0.70LDN Br R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81558, -76.06122
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,210 (2022)
Projected traffic4,695 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$900 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was International Pkwy over Drainage Canal #2 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is International Pkwy over Drainage Canal #2 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does International Pkwy over Drainage Canal #2 carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is International Pkwy over Drainage Canal #2?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns International Pkwy over Drainage Canal #2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.