The Lesner Bridge in Virginia Beach, Virginia connects the bay area to the Virginia Beach shore via Shore Drive (U.S. Route 60) — crossing the Lynnhaven Inlet at the mouth the Chesapeake Bay. The bridge lies approximately three miles from …

Nov 5, 2019 · The new segmental concrete bridge carries U.S. 60/Shore Drive traffic over the Lynnhaven Inlet and replaces the original John A. Lesner Bridge, which was classified as structurally deficient and functionally obsolete due to its location in a highly corrosive coastal environment in addition to the population growth experienced in coastal Virginia.

Located at the Lynnhaven Inlet off the Chesapeake Bay, the proposed substructure units for the 1,550-foot long bridge will be subject to some of the fastest recorded tidal and storm surge currents in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Lesner Bridge is visible throughout the Virginia Beach community, as well as Southbound on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and tunnel, making this a prime location for a segmental bridge. The simple, but eloquent lines of this structure flow naturally with the town’s skyline and the natural beauty of the Lynnhaven inlet.

Jan 6, 2019 · The new Lesner Bridge includes a 45-ft vertical clearance above mean high water and a 225-ft horizontal clearance at the navigational channel. Each bridge has two 12-ft travel lanes, 10-ft and 6-ft shoulders, and a 10-ft multiuse pathway—which is separated from the vehicular lanes by a blue-colored railing to fit the aesthetic theme as well ...

A signature structure in Hampton Roads, the Lesner Bridge is a heavily trafficked link in the city’s infrastructure, and an important visual and interactive arm to the community. Originally erected in 1958, the bridge was nearing the end of its useable lifespan, prompting the city to begin replacement efforts.

The Lesner Bridge in Virginia Beach, Virginia connects the bay area to the Virginia Beach shore via Shore Drive (U.S. Route 60) — crossing the Lynnhaven Inlet at the mouth the Chesapeake Bay. The bridge lies approximately three miles from …

The new $84 million bridge is a multimodal connector that is safe but also an attractive space for bicycles and pedestrians as well as vehicles. The project included significant public involvement to ensure the surrounding community felt a strong sense of ownership and pride in the new bridge.

Designed with the community in a theme of “Reflections of the Bay,” the Lesner Bridge is a new signature bridge for the City of Virginia Beach. The twin eastbound and westbound bridges have 10 spans totaling a length of 1,575’ each.

The Lesner Bridge in Virginia Beach, Virginia connects the bay area to the Virginia Beach shore via Shore Drive — crossing the Lynnhaven Inlet at the mouth the Chesapeake Bay.