US Bridges

Barnes Road over Is 464

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.11 MI W of Bainbridge D · Structure no. 000000000021819

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,162
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes Road over Is 464 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barnes Road over Is 464 in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,162 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2042. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnes Road
CrossesIs 464
Location0.11 MI W of Bainbridge D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80581, -76.27983
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,162 (2022)
Projected traffic1,296 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnes Road over Is 464 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnes Road over Is 464 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Barnes Road over Is 464 carry?

About 1,162 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barnes Road over Is 464?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Barnes Road over Is 464?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.