US Bridges

Lynnhaven Parkway over Drainage Canal

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.35 FR HOLL/0.75 Lynn RD · Structure no. 000000000029369

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,536
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynnhaven Parkway over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Lynnhaven Parkway over Drainage 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 33,536 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37,393 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLynnhaven Parkway
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.35 FR HOLL/0.75 Lynn RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.80429, -76.08241
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 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 Drainage Canal built?

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

What condition is Lynnhaven Parkway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lynnhaven Parkway over Drainage Canal carry?

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

How long is Lynnhaven Parkway over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Lynnhaven Parkway over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.