Public Works Department - Bridges & Structures
Jordan Bridge

BRIDGE CLOSED
Saturday, November 8, 2008
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Located on Poindexter Street west of I-464
Crosses the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River
Vertical lift span, two lane bridge operated by the City of Chesapeake
Constructed in 1928
Daily Vehicle Traffic: 7,000
Tolls: 75 cents two-axle vehicle
Height (At Mean High Tide): 15 feet
Weight Limits: 3 Tons/6,000 lbs
Vertical Vehicle Clearance:
9 feet
Jordan Bridge Assessment
More About the Jordan Bridge
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Jordan Bridge Assessment -
pdf presentation, 414 kb
August 19, 2008 City Council Work Session -
Jordan Bridge Assessment -
pdf presentation, 662 kb
September 8, 2008 Public Presentation -
Jordan Bridge Assessment -
pdf presentation, 747 kb
October 14, 2008 City Council Update -
"Decommissioning the Jordan Bridge" -
pdf, brochure, 532kb
(print quality version 1.96 MB) -
Frequently Asked Questions - updated 10/16/08
Photo Gallery
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Photo Gallery - web ~ Photo Gallery -
MS PowerPoint format
Other Chesapeake Bridges
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"A Guide to Draw Bridges"-
pdf, brochure, 3.97 MB

Coast Guard seeks public comments on the
South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
by July 1
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