US Bridges

Princess Anne Road over Tidal Stream

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.62NORF-CTY/0.27 to 190 · Structure no. 000000000022270

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,710
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Princess Anne Road over Tidal Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Princess Anne Road over Tidal Stream in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 23,710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,437 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrincess Anne Road
CrossesTidal Stream
Location1.62NORF-CTY/0.27 to 190
RouteState Highway 165
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82739, -76.16547
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic23,710 (2022)
Projected traffic26,437 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Princess Anne Road over Tidal Stream built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Princess Anne Road over Tidal Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Princess Anne Road over Tidal Stream carry?

About 23,710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Princess Anne Road over Tidal Stream?

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

Who owns Princess Anne Road over Tidal Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.