US Bridges

Ships Corner Road over Drainage Lynh in

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.65HOLLANDRD/0.30LONLBRW · Structure no. 000000000028622

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,129
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ships Corner Road over Drainage Lynh in is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ships Corner Road over Drainage Lynh in 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 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 7,129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,408 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesShips Corner Road
CrossesDrainage Lynh in
Location0.65HOLLANDRD/0.30LONLBRW
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.79376, -76.06993
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,129 (2022)
Projected traffic10,408 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ships Corner Road over Drainage Lynh in built?

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

What condition is Ships Corner Road over Drainage Lynh in 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 Ships Corner Road over Drainage Lynh in carry?

About 7,129 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ships Corner Road over Drainage Lynh in?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ships Corner Road over Drainage Lynh in?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.