US Bridges

Constitution Drive over Thalia Creek

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.5 Vab BL/0.15 Bonney · Structure no. 000000000029370

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Drive over Thalia Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Constitution Drive over Thalia 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 6,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,500 by 2042. The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesConstitution Drive
CrossesThalia Creek
Location0.5 Vab BL/0.15 Bonney
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83758, -76.12904
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length289 ft (88.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2009)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Constitution Drive over Thalia Creek built?

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

What condition is Constitution Drive over Thalia 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Constitution Drive over Thalia Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Constitution Drive over Thalia Creek?

The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Constitution Drive over Thalia Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.