US Bridges

Indian River Road over North Landing River

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.70 to ELWO-RD/1.20TO165 · Structure no. 000000000025101

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,321
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian River Road over North Landing River is a concrete slab carrying Indian River Road over North Landing River 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 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 7,321 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,163 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIndian River Road
CrossesNorth Landing River
Location1.70 to ELWO-RD/1.20TO165
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.74484, -76.11634
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,321 (2022)
Projected traffic8,163 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian River Road over North Landing River built?

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

What condition is Indian River Road over North Landing River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Indian River Road over North Landing River carry?

About 7,321 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Indian River Road over North Landing River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Indian River Road over North Landing River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.