Amphibious Drive over Lake Whitehurst Outlet
FairPosted for loadVirginia Beach city, Virginia · 1 KM NW of Ferry Road · Structure no. 1VA2106
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Amphibious Drive over Lake Whitehurst Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amphibious Drive over Lake Whitehurst Outlet in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Amphibious Drive over Lake Whitehurst Outlet built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Amphibious Drive over Lake Whitehurst Outlet in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Amphibious Drive over Lake Whitehurst Outlet carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Amphibious Drive over Lake Whitehurst Outlet?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Amphibious Drive over Lake Whitehurst Outlet?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.