US Bridges

General Booth Blvd over Rudee Inlet

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.00 to 60/1.70BIRDNECK_R · Structure no. 000000000024173

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
699 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,548
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

General Booth Blvd over Rudee Inlet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying General Booth Blvd over Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,548 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,203 by 2040. The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGeneral Booth Blvd
CrossesRudee Inlet
Location0.00 to 60/1.70BIRDNECK_R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83051, -75.97244
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length699 ft (213.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,548 (2020)
Projected traffic7,203 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$451 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was General Booth Blvd over Rudee Inlet built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is General Booth Blvd over Rudee Inlet 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does General Booth Blvd over Rudee Inlet carry?

About 6,548 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is General Booth Blvd over Rudee Inlet?

The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns General Booth Blvd over Rudee Inlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.