US Bridges

Sandbridge Road over Hells Point Creek

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.83COLECHSTR2.34SANDFIDL · Structure no. 000000000031433

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,498
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandbridge Road over Hells Point Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sandbridge Road over Hells Point Creek in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 10,498 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,942 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesSandbridge Road
CrossesHells Point Creek
Location0.83COLECHSTR2.34SANDFIDL
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73278, -75.97109
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,498 (2022)
Projected traffic11,942 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$360 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandbridge Road over Hells Point Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandbridge Road over Hells Point Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sandbridge Road over Hells Point Creek carry?

About 10,498 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sandbridge Road over Hells Point Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sandbridge Road over Hells Point Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.