US Bridges

Wbl Ferrell Parkwy over Salem Road

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 00.35MI165/1.0MIPLE Valrd · Structure no. 000000000023666

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,543
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Ferrell Parkwy over Salem Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Ferrell Parkwy over Salem Road 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 17,543 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,614 by 2045. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWbl Ferrell Parkwy
CrossesSalem Road
Location00.35MI165/1.0MIPLE Valrd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.79737, -76.12919
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.3 US tons
Inventory rating82.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,543 (2022)
Projected traffic25,614 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Ferrell Parkwy over Salem Road built?

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

What condition is Wbl Ferrell Parkwy over Salem Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Ferrell Parkwy over Salem Road carry?

About 17,543 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wbl Ferrell Parkwy over Salem Road?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Ferrell Parkwy over Salem Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.