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Centerville Turnpike Bridge

Located on Centerville Turnpike north of Mount Pleasant Road

Crosses the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway

Single swing span, two lane bridge operated by the City of Chesapeake

Constructed in 1955

Daily Vehicle Traffic: 16,000

Height (At Mean Water): 3 feet

Weight Limits: Legal Load

Roadway Vertical Clearance: 13 feet, 9 inches

photo - Centerville Turnpike Bridge

Bridge Openings: Opens on demand except during restricted periods

Restricted Periods: Monday-Friday (except federal holidays) 6:30-8:30 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. bridge opens for commercial vessels with 2-hour advance notice. Opens on the hour and half-hour from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday (except federal holidays).