US Bridges

Is 64 Wbl over US 13/460 Military HWY

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 1.59 MI to I-264 & I-464 · Structure no. 000000000021864

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Wbl over US 13/460 Military HWY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Wbl over US 13/460 Military HWY in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 56 years old, older 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 41,920 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55,969 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 64 Wbl
CrossesUS 13/460 Military HWY
Location1.59 MI to I-264 & I-464
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates36.77158, -76.36487
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,920 (2022)
Projected traffic55,969 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 64 Wbl over US 13/460 Military HWY built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Is 64 Wbl over US 13/460 Military HWY 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 Is 64 Wbl over US 13/460 Military HWY carry?

About 41,920 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Wbl over US 13/460 Military HWY?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Wbl over US 13/460 Military HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.