US Bridges

Is 64 over Ches. and Albemarle R/R

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 3.65 Mi. to Route. 407 · Structure no. 000000000025192

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83,476
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 over Ches. and Albemarle R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 over Ches. and Albemarle R/R in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 83,476 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93,076 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 181 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 64
CrossesChes. and Albemarle R/R
Location3.65 Mi. to Route. 407
RouteInterstate 64
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7776, -76.24838
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width181 ft (55.3 m)
Roadway width175 ft (53.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,476 (2022)
Projected traffic93,076 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$166.2 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 over Ches. and Albemarle R/R built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 64 over Ches. and Albemarle R/R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Is 64 over Ches. and Albemarle R/R carry?

About 83,476 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 over Ches. and Albemarle R/R?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 over Ches. and Albemarle R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.