US Bridges

Culver Lane over Drainage Canal

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.01TOBIERCED/0.05TOALG C · Structure no. 000000000028050

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,751
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Culver Lane over Drainage Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying Culver Lane over Drainage Canal in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 9,751 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCulver Lane
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.01TOBIERCED/0.05TOALG C
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76649, -75.99191
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,751 (2004)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$280 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Culver Lane over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Culver Lane 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Culver Lane over Drainage Canal carry?

About 9,751 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Culver Lane over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Culver Lane over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.