PUNGO FERRY ROAD
Carrying PUNGO FERRY ROAD over NORTH LANDING RIVER
1.50BLACK-RD/0.50P ANNE R, Virginia Beach city, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PUNGO FERRY ROAD
The PUNGO FERRY ROAD bridge in Virginia Beach city, Virginia carries PUNGO FERRY ROAD over NORTH LANDING RIVER. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 42 sections, stretching 1109.5 meters (3640 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,629 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 71.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PUNGO FERRY ROAD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1991
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 42
- Structure Length
- 1109.5 m (3640 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,629 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000022190
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PUNGO FERRY ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PUNGO FERRY ROAD against other structures in Virginia Beach city and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PUNGO FERRY ROAD?
PUNGO FERRY ROAD in Virginia Beach city, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PUNGO FERRY ROAD inspected?
PUNGO FERRY ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,629 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PUNGO FERRY ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PUNGO FERRY ROAD?
PUNGO FERRY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 71.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PUNGO FERRY ROAD?
PUNGO FERRY ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is PUNGO FERRY ROAD and does age affect safety?
PUNGO FERRY ROAD was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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