Chesapeake County Bridge Report Card
Chesapeake County scores 86 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Chesapeake County, Virginia
Chesapeake County has 186 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.9% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 88,399 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Chesapeake County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 86/100 (B). The county has 186 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 88,399 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.9% | 11.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.5% of measured traffic | 1.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 36 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 3,487,762 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 36 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 88,399 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Chesapeake County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Highway over Rte. 460 & Ns Railway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 37,332 | 1948 |
| Indian River Road over Indian River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 22,822 | 1974 |
| Bainbridge Blvd. over Ns Railway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,753 | 1938 |
| Elbow Road over Spillway At Norfolk Res. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,902 | 1975 |
| Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,424 | 1972 |
| Ebl Route 0460 over RTE 166 & U # 1808 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,707 | 1948 |
| Number Ten Lane over Lindsey Drainage Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,652 | 1979 |
| Land Of Promise RD over Pocaty Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1971 |
| Long Ridge Road over Pocaty Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 994 | 1973 |
| Rotunda Ave. over Trib. Goose Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 713 | 1969 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.