US Bridges

Va. Beach Blvd. over London Bridge Creek

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.87 to 58-B/6.95ECL-NORF · Structure no. 000000000022253

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,248
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Va. Beach Blvd. over London Bridge Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Va. Beach Blvd. over London Bridge Creek 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 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 36,248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40,417 by 2045. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVa. Beach Blvd.
CrossesLondon Bridge Creek
Location0.87 to 58-B/6.95ECL-NORF
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84108, -76.05736
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,248 (2022)
Projected traffic40,417 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Va. Beach Blvd. over London Bridge Creek built?

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

What condition is Va. Beach Blvd. over London Bridge Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Va. Beach Blvd. over London Bridge Creek carry?

About 36,248 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Va. Beach Blvd. over London Bridge Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Va. Beach Blvd. over London Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.