Diamond Springs SB over Waterworks Canal
GoodVirginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.14 to 60/0.88 to 332 · Structure no. 000000000029367
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,302
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Diamond Springs SB over Waterworks Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Diamond Springs SB over Waterworks Canal 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 13,302 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,421 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Diamond Springs SB over Waterworks Canal built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Diamond Springs SB over Waterworks 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Diamond Springs SB over Waterworks Canal carry?
About 13,302 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Diamond Springs SB over Waterworks Canal?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Diamond Springs SB over Waterworks Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.