US Bridges

Shore Drive Wbl over Lynnhaven Inlet

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 2.79 FR 343 / 2.44 to 166 · Structure no. 000000000030155

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,579 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,587
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shore Drive Wbl over Lynnhaven Inlet is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Shore Drive Wbl over Lynnhaven Inlet 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 15,587 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,761 by 2042. The structure is 1,579 ft (481.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesShore Drive Wbl
CrossesLynnhaven Inlet
Location2.79 FR 343 / 2.44 to 166
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90775, -76.09464
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,579 ft (481.3 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,587 (2022)
Projected traffic22,761 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Shore Drive Wbl over Lynnhaven Inlet built?

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

What condition is Shore Drive Wbl over Lynnhaven Inlet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Shore Drive Wbl over Lynnhaven Inlet carry?

About 15,587 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Shore Drive Wbl over Lynnhaven Inlet?

The structure is 1,579 ft (481.3 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Shore Drive Wbl over Lynnhaven Inlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.