US Bridges

Dam Neck Road over Canal 4

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.42TOPR.AN.R/0.82 D End · Structure no. 000000000028472

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,421
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dam Neck Road over Canal 4 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Dam Neck Road over Canal 4 in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,421 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,699 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDam Neck Road
CrossesCanal 4
Location1.42TOPR.AN.R/0.82 D End
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76482, -76.10906
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,421 (2022)
Projected traffic2,699 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dam Neck Road over Canal 4 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dam Neck Road over Canal 4 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dam Neck Road over Canal 4 carry?

About 2,421 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dam Neck Road over Canal 4?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Dam Neck Road over Canal 4?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.