Blackwater Road over Milldam Creek
GoodVirginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.00W Gibbs RD.40IND Ck R · Structure no. 000000000023523
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 774
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackwater Road over Milldam Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Blackwater Road over Milldam Creek in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 774 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,084 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackwater Road over Milldam Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blackwater Road over Milldam 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Blackwater Road over Milldam Creek carry?
About 774 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Blackwater Road over Milldam Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Blackwater Road over Milldam Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.