US Bridges

Ebl Dam Neck Road over West Neck Creek

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.50HOLLRD/1.10LND Br RD · Structure no. 000000000023548

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,595
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Dam Neck Road over West Neck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Dam Neck Road over West Neck 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 17,595 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,689 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Dam Neck Road
CrossesWest Neck Creek
Location0.50HOLLRD/1.10LND Br RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78813, -76.07076
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,595 (2022)
Projected traffic25,689 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Dam Neck Road over West Neck Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Dam Neck Road over West Neck 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ebl Dam Neck Road over West Neck Creek carry?

About 17,595 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ebl Dam Neck Road over West Neck Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Dam Neck Road over West Neck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.