Bridge conditions in Virginia Beach city, Virginia
119 inventoried bridges · 2 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
2 of the 119 bridges the federal inventory lists in Virginia Beach city are rated poor; the rest split 47 good and 70 fair.
- 2 of the 119 bridges in Virginia Beach city, Virginia, are rated in poor condition (1.7%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 47 bridges (39.5%) are rated good and 70 (58.8%) fair.
- The median Virginia Beach city bridge was built in 1985.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Indian River Road over Branch West Neck Creek (built 1975), carrying about 6,116 vehicles a day.
Good 39.5% · Fair 58.8% · Poor 1.7% of 119 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River Road over Branch West Neck Creek | 1975 | 6,116 | Poor |
| Inlet Road over Inlet of Lynnhaven River | 1982 | 10 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 264 over Abandoned NS RR | 1967 | 209,171 | Fair |
| Is 264 over Trib E Br Elizabeth Rvr | 1967 | 209,171 | Fair |
| Is 264 over SR190 Witchduck Road | 1967 | 182,279 | Fair |
| Is 264 over Trib Thalia Creek | 1967 | 182,279 | Fair |
| Is 264 over Independence Blvd | 1967 | 139,621 | Fair |
| Is 264 over Thalia Creek | 1967 | 139,621 | Good |
| Is 264 over Rosemont Road | 1967 | 132,581 | Fair |
| Is 264 over Plaza Trail | 1967 | 132,581 | Fair |
| Is 264 over Lynnhaven Pkwy | 1967 | 132,581 | Fair |
| Is 264 over London Bridge Creek | 1967 | 119,593 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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