US Bridges

Great Neck Rd. Sbl over Broad Bay RD & Long Cr.

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.11ADAM KEEL/0.68 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000022278

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,122 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,799
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great Neck Rd. Sbl over Broad Bay RD & Long Cr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Great Neck Rd. Sbl over Broad Bay RD & Long Cr. in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 12,799 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,687 by 2045. The structure is 1,122 ft (342 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreat Neck Rd. Sbl
CrossesBroad Bay RD & Long Cr.
Location0.11ADAM KEEL/0.68 to 60
RouteState Highway 279
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90216, -76.06691
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,122 ft (342 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,799 (2022)
Projected traffic18,687 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$770 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Great Neck Rd. Sbl over Broad Bay RD & Long Cr. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great Neck Rd. Sbl over Broad Bay RD & Long Cr. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Great Neck Rd. Sbl over Broad Bay RD & Long Cr. carry?

About 12,799 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Great Neck Rd. Sbl over Broad Bay RD & Long Cr.?

The structure is 1,122 ft (342 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Great Neck Rd. Sbl over Broad Bay RD & Long Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.