CULVER LANE
Carrying CULVER LANE over DRAINAGE CANAL
0.01TOBIERCED/0.05TOALG C, Virginia Beach city, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CULVER LANE
The CULVER LANE bridge in Virginia Beach city, Virginia carries CULVER LANE over DRAINAGE CANAL. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,751 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 superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CULVER LANE 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
- 1989
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Deck Width
- 26.3 m (86 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,751 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000028050
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CULVER LANE 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 CULVER LANE 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 CULVER LANE?
CULVER LANE in Virginia Beach city, Virginia, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CULVER LANE inspected?
CULVER LANE'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 9,751 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CULVER LANE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CULVER LANE?
CULVER LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CULVER LANE?
CULVER LANE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is CULVER LANE and does age affect safety?
CULVER LANE was built in 1989, making it 37 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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