US Bridges

Princess Anne Road over Drainage Canal

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 00.90 to 165/0.36 to Seab · Structure no. 000000000024949

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,966
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Princess Anne Road over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Princess Anne Road over Drainage Canal in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 12,966 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,457 by 2045. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPrincess Anne Road
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location00.90 to 165/0.36 to Seab
RouteState Highway 149
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75567, -76.03966
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,966 (2022)
Projected traffic14,457 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$405 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Princess Anne Road over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Princess Anne Road over Drainage 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Princess Anne Road over Drainage Canal carry?

About 12,966 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Princess Anne Road over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Princess Anne Road over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.