US Bridges

Va. Beach Blvd. over Thalia Creek

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 4.70 to 58B/ 3.12ECL Norf · Structure no. 000000000022254

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,986
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Va. Beach Blvd. over Thalia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Va. Beach Blvd. over Thalia Creek 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 38,986 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43,469 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 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.
CrossesThalia Creek
Location4.70 to 58B/ 3.12ECL Norf
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84328, -76.12464
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,986 (2022)
Projected traffic43,469 by 2042
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 Thalia Creek built?

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

What condition is Va. Beach Blvd. over Thalia 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 March 2024.

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

About 38,986 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Va. Beach Blvd. over Thalia Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Va. Beach Blvd. over Thalia Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.