US Bridges

Shore Drive over Lake Smith Spillway

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.21 to 13 / 0.60 to 166 · Structure no. 000000000022261

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,682
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shore Drive over Lake Smith Spillway is a concrete culvert carrying Shore Drive over Lake Smith Spillway 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 22,682 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,335 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesShore Drive
CrossesLake Smith Spillway
Location1.21 to 13 / 0.60 to 166
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9071, -76.1684
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,682 (2022)
Projected traffic23,335 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Shore Drive over Lake Smith Spillway built?

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

What condition is Shore Drive over Lake Smith Spillway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Shore Drive over Lake Smith Spillway carry?

About 22,682 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Shore Drive over Lake Smith Spillway?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Shore Drive over Lake Smith Spillway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.