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

 

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Jordan Bridge Assessment

More About the Jordan Bridge

• JORDAN BRIDGE - General Information

• 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)

• FACTS - History & Current Use

• Frequently Asked Questions - updated 10/16/08

Photo Gallery

• Photo Gallery - web   ~    Photo Gallery - MS PowerPoint format

Other Chesapeake Bridges

• Other Bridges in Chesapeake

• "A Guide to Draw Bridges"- pdf, brochure, 3.97 MB