City of Chesapeake, Virginia - Public Works Department

Public Works Department - Bridges & Structures

Deep Creek Bridge

photo - Deep Creek Bridge

Unmanned; opens in conjunction with the Deep Creek Locks.

Scheduled operations at 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM

Located on Cedar Road east of George Washington Highway

Crosses the Dismal Swamp Canal

Single bascule span, two lane bridge operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Constructed in 1934

Daily Vehicle Traffic: 18,000

Height (At Mean Water): 4 feet

Weight Limits:
   20 Tons/40,000 lbs (Single Units)
     29 Tons/58,000 lbs (Semi-Trailers)
     39 Tons/78,000lbs (Twin Trailers)

City of Chesapeake, Virginia