US Bridges

Ferrell Parkway over Rt. 165 Princess Anne RD

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.20PLEAS VLRD/0.06LYNN_R · Structure no. 000000000023694

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

About this bridge

Ferrell Parkway over Rt. 165 Princess Anne RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferrell Parkway over Rt. 165 Princess Anne RD 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35,087 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,120 by 2045. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFerrell Parkway
CrossesRt. 165 Princess Anne RD
Location1.20PLEAS VLRD/0.06LYNN_R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79772, -76.12725
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,087 (2022)
Projected traffic38,120 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 Ferrell Parkway over Rt. 165 Princess Anne RD built?

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

What condition is Ferrell Parkway over Rt. 165 Princess Anne RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Ferrell Parkway over Rt. 165 Princess Anne RD carry?

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

How long is Ferrell Parkway over Rt. 165 Princess Anne RD?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Ferrell Parkway over Rt. 165 Princess Anne RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.