US Bridges

Battlefield Blvd over Is 64

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Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.72 MI FR US 13 · Structure no. 000000000027047

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
484 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59,184
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battlefield Blvd over Is 64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Battlefield Blvd over Is 64 in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 59,184 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86,409 by 2045. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBattlefield Blvd
CrossesIs 64
Location0.72 MI FR US 13
RouteState Highway 168
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77333, -76.25394
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,184 (2022)
Projected traffic86,409 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Battlefield Blvd over Is 64 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Battlefield Blvd over Is 64 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Battlefield Blvd over Is 64 carry?

About 59,184 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Battlefield Blvd over Is 64?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Battlefield Blvd over Is 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.