US Bridges

Lynnhaven Parkway over London Bridge Creek

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.50HOLLHRD /O.60LYNHA RD · Structure no. 000000000028706

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,536
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynnhaven Parkway over London Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lynnhaven Parkway over London Bridge Creek in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 33,536 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37,393 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLynnhaven Parkway
CrossesLondon Bridge Creek
Location0.50HOLLHRD /O.60LYNHA RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.8052, -76.08092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,536 (2022)
Projected traffic37,393 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Lynnhaven Parkway over London Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynnhaven Parkway over London Bridge Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lynnhaven Parkway over London Bridge Creek carry?

About 33,536 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lynnhaven Parkway over London Bridge Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Lynnhaven Parkway over London Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.