US Bridges

Lynnhaven Parkway over Charlestwn Lakes N Canal

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.82 MI FR Cville Tpke · Structure no. 000000000030128

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,215
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynnhaven Parkway over Charlestwn Lakes N Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lynnhaven Parkway over Charlestwn Lakes N Canal in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 20,215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,008 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLynnhaven Parkway
CrossesCharlestwn Lakes N Canal
Location0.82 MI FR Cville Tpke
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77676, -76.17786
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,215 (2022)
Projected traffic23,008 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Charlestwn Lakes N Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynnhaven Parkway over Charlestwn Lakes N 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lynnhaven Parkway over Charlestwn Lakes N Canal carry?

About 20,215 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lynnhaven Parkway over Charlestwn Lakes N Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Lynnhaven Parkway over Charlestwn Lakes N Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.