Amphibious Drive over Lake Smith Outlet
FairPosted for loadVirginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.2 KM NE of Murry Road · Structure no. 1VA3701
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Amphibious Drive over Lake Smith Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amphibious Drive over Lake Smith 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Amphibious Drive over Lake Smith Outlet built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Amphibious Drive over Lake Smith 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 Smith Outlet carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Amphibious Drive over Lake Smith Outlet?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Amphibious Drive over Lake Smith Outlet?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.