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Related Documents

Take a trip down under to find out what bridge inspectors do.

City Bridges Map
with weight restrictions

"A Guide to Draw Bridges" brochure cover photo
Drawbridges of Chesapeake

Bridges and Structures Division

The City of Chesapeake is home to over 90 bridges including six drawbridges! The Bridges and Structures Division of Public Works is tasked with maintaining and operating most of these structures, including three of the drawbridges.

Drawbridges

Centerville Turnpike Bridge, Centerville Turnpike (City Owned)
Deep Creek Bridge, Moses Grandy Trail (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Owned)
Gilmerton Bridge, Military Highway (City Owned)
Great Bridge Bridge, Battlefield Boulevard (City Owned)
High Rise Bridge, I-64 (Virginia Department of Transportation Owned)
North Landing Bridge, Mt Pleasant Road (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Owned)

Former Drawbridges

South Norfolk Jordan Bridge, replaced by a fixed span bridge of the same name, Poindexter Street (Privately owned toll facility)
Steel Bridge, replaced by the fixed span Veterans Bridge in December 2014, Dominion Boulevard (City owned future toll facility)

Frequently Asked Questions

Bridge and Roadway Weight Restrictions

Road and Lane Closure Schedule