US Bridges

Providence Road over Cedar Hill Canal

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.1 MI FR Indian River RD · Structure no. 000000000030816

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,558
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Providence Road over Cedar Hill Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Providence Road over Cedar Hill 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 17,558 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,843 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesProvidence Road
CrossesCedar Hill Canal
Location1.1 MI FR Indian River RD
RouteCity Street 409
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8142, -76.18698
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,558 (2022)
Projected traffic17,843 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Providence Road over Cedar Hill Canal built?

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

What condition is Providence Road over Cedar Hill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Providence Road over Cedar Hill Canal carry?

About 17,558 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Providence Road over Cedar Hill Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Providence Road over Cedar Hill Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.