US Bridges

Lynnhaven Parkway over Stream

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.5 MI FR Indian River RD · Structure no. 000000000030326

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,117
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynnhaven Parkway over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Lynnhaven Parkway over Stream 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,117 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,870 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLynnhaven Parkway
CrossesStream
Location1.5 MI FR Indian River RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.77389, -76.18069
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,117 (2018)
Projected traffic9,870 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Stream built?

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

What condition is Lynnhaven Parkway over Stream 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 2025.

How much traffic does Lynnhaven Parkway over Stream carry?

About 16,117 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lynnhaven Parkway over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Lynnhaven Parkway over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.