Coming Soon

About the Project

The proposed Gilmerton Bridge Replacement project on Military Highway in the City of Chesapeake will provide a new lift span bridge over the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River to replace the existing double-leaf bascule bridge that was constructed in 1938. The new bridge will be 1,908 foot long and will have a vertical clearance over the channel of 35 feet in the closed position and up to 135 feet when the lift span is opened. The project will be constructed in stages on the existing Military Highway alignment and will provide a bridge width of 85 feet to accommodate future widening of Military Highway from four to six lanes.

August 26, 2009 - Receive bids

October 26, 2009 - Construction notice to proceed

November 1, 2009 - Start construction

May 30, 2013 - Construction substantial completion

October 7, 2013 - Construction final completion

 

 

About construction

During construction the bridge will be reduced from four lanes (two lanes in each direction) to two lanes (one lane in each direction).

 

Current Bridge Information:

Located on Military Highway west of Bainbridge Boulevard
Crosses the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River
Twin bascule span, four lane bridge operated by the City of Chesapeake
Constructed in 1938
Height (At Mean High Tide): 11 Feet

Weight Limits:
    14 Tons/$28,000 lbs (Single Units)
    20 Tons/40,000 lbs (Semi-Trailers)
    27 Tons/54,000 lbs (Twin-Trailers)
The bridge opens on demand, except during restricted periods.

Rush Hour Restrictions:
    6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
    3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Request for Proposals

Project:  7013-131-V03,C501,B615 (Gilmerton Bridge Replacement)

Location:  Hampton Roads District

Deadline:  May 27, 2009

http://www.virginiadot.org/business/const/default.asp

 

Contacts

Rick Correa, VDOT, 757-494-5486
Tammy Barry, City of Chesapeake, 757-382-6983