US Bridges

Ferrell Parkway over Salem Woods Canal

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.45RTE165 /1.00LYNNHAVPK · Structure no. 000000000023668

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,087
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferrell Parkway over Salem Woods Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferrell Parkway over Salem Woods Canal 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 35,087 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,120 by 2045. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFerrell Parkway
CrossesSalem Woods Canal
Location0.45RTE165 /1.00LYNNHAVPK
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79676, -76.1305
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,087 (2022)
Projected traffic38,120 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferrell Parkway over Salem Woods Canal built?

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

What condition is Ferrell Parkway over Salem Woods Canal 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 Ferrell Parkway over Salem Woods Canal carry?

About 35,087 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ferrell Parkway over Salem Woods Canal?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Ferrell Parkway over Salem Woods Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.