US Bridges

Shore Drive over Ferry Road and RR

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.18 to 166 /0.05ECL Norf · Structure no. 000000000022262

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,725
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shore Drive over Ferry Road and RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shore Drive over Ferry Road and RR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,725 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,143 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShore Drive
CrossesFerry Road and RR
Location0.18 to 166 /0.05ECL Norf
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90667, -76.18227
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,725 (2022)
Projected traffic33,143 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shore Drive over Ferry Road and RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shore Drive over Ferry Road and RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Shore Drive over Ferry Road and RR carry?

About 29,725 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Shore Drive over Ferry Road and RR?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Shore Drive over Ferry Road and RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.