US Bridges

West Neck Road over West Neck Creek

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1 MI to Princess Anne Rd. · Structure no. 000000000023664

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
298 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,017
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Neck Road over West Neck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Neck Road over West Neck Creek in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,017 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,405 by 2045. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Neck Road
CrossesWest Neck Creek
Location1 MI to Princess Anne Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.695, -76.04044
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating67.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,017 (2022)
Projected traffic4,405 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 West Neck Road over West Neck Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 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 May 2023.

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

About 3,017 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West Neck Road over West Neck Creek?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns West Neck Road over West Neck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.