US Bridges

Is 664 Sbl over US 13/460 & CSX RR

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · Bowers Hill Interchange · Structure no. 000000000021913

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
702 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51,602
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 664 Sbl over US 13/460 & CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 664 Sbl over US 13/460 & CSX RR 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 51,602 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58,568 by 2042. The structure is 702 ft (214 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 664 Sbl
CrossesUS 13/460 & CSX RR
LocationBowers Hill Interchange
RouteInterstate 664
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78544, -76.41239
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length702 ft (214 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,602 (2022)
Projected traffic58,568 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 664 Sbl over US 13/460 & CSX RR built?

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

What condition is Is 664 Sbl over US 13/460 & CSX RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Is 664 Sbl over US 13/460 & CSX RR carry?

About 51,602 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 664 Sbl over US 13/460 & CSX RR?

The structure is 702 ft (214 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Is 664 Sbl over US 13/460 & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.