US Bridges

Amphibious Drive over Eastern Shore RR

FairPosted for load

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.2 KM W of Abbott Road · Structure no. 1VA2107

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
905 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2010 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Amphibious Drive over Eastern Shore RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amphibious Drive over Eastern Shore RR in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2043. The structure is 905 ft (275.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAmphibious Drive
CrossesEastern Shore RR
Location0.2 KM W of Abbott Road
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90729, -76.18141
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+14 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length905 ft (275.8 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2010)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Amphibious Drive over Eastern Shore RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amphibious Drive over Eastern Shore RR 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 Eastern Shore RR carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Amphibious Drive over Eastern Shore RR?

The structure is 905 ft (275.8 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Amphibious Drive over Eastern Shore RR?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.