London Bridge Road over Drainage Canal
GoodVirginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.01HARPES RD/0.1 Gen Bot · Structure no. 000000000025189
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,372
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
London Bridge Road over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying London Bridge Road over Drainage Canal in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 15,372 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,521 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was London Bridge Road over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is London Bridge 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 2024.
How much traffic does London Bridge Road over Drainage Canal carry?
About 15,372 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is London Bridge Road over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns London Bridge Road over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.