US Bridges

Amphibious Drive over Lake Bradford Outlet

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 02 KM NE of Nider Blvd · Structure no. 1VA3704

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2010 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Amphibious Drive over Lake Bradford Outlet is a concrete culvert carrying Amphibious Drive over Lake Bradford Outlet 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 564 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAmphibious Drive
CrossesLake Bradford Outlet
Location02 KM NE of Nider Blvd
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90933, -76.15633
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width564 ft (172 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2010)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amphibious Drive over Lake Bradford Outlet built?

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

What condition is Amphibious Drive over Lake Bradford Outlet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Amphibious Drive over Lake Bradford Outlet carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Amphibious Drive over Lake Bradford Outlet?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 564 ft wide.

Who owns Amphibious Drive over Lake Bradford Outlet?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.