Inlet Road over Inlet of Lynnhaven River
PoorPosted for loadVirginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.1DEAD END/0.2 Rid.En.Rd · Structure no. 000000000025480
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Inlet Road over Inlet of Lynnhaven River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Inlet Road over Inlet of Lynnhaven River in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Inlet Road over Inlet of Lynnhaven River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Inlet Road over Inlet of Lynnhaven River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Inlet Road over Inlet of Lynnhaven River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2008 count).
How long is Inlet Road over Inlet of Lynnhaven River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns Inlet Road over Inlet of Lynnhaven River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.