US Bridges

Diamond Springs NB over Waterworks Canal

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.14 Rt. 60/0.88 Rt. 332 · Structure no. 000000000029371

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
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 NB over Waterworks Canal is a concrete slab carrying Diamond Springs NB over Waterworks Canal in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDiamond Springs NB
CrossesWaterworks Canal
Location0.14 Rt. 60/0.88 Rt. 332
RouteState Highway 166
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90342, -76.17941
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,302 (2022)
Projected traffic19,421 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Diamond Springs NB over Waterworks Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diamond Springs NB 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 NB over Waterworks Canal carry?

About 13,302 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Diamond Springs NB 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 37 ft wide.

Who owns Diamond Springs NB over Waterworks Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.