US Bridges

IS-64 Ebl over S Br Eliz Rvr & SR166

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 1.21 MI FR Int Is 464 · Structure no. 000000000021868

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
4,825 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,089
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IS-64 Ebl over S Br Eliz Rvr & SR166 is a steel movable - bascule carrying IS-64 Ebl over S Br Eliz Rvr & SR166 in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1969, 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 5 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 44,089 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101,672 by 2042. The structure is 4,825 ft (1,470.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIS-64 Ebl
CrossesS Br Eliz Rvr & SR166
Location1.21 MI FR Int Is 464
RouteInterstate 64
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75759, -76.28767
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+39 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length4,825 ft (1,470.7 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,089 (2022)
Projected traffic101,672 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$434.3 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was IS-64 Ebl over S Br Eliz Rvr & SR166 built?

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

What condition is IS-64 Ebl over S Br Eliz Rvr & SR166 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IS-64 Ebl over S Br Eliz Rvr & SR166 carry?

About 44,089 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IS-64 Ebl over S Br Eliz Rvr & SR166?

The structure is 4,825 ft (1,470.7 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns IS-64 Ebl over S Br Eliz Rvr & SR166?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.