US Bridges

Is 64 Wbl over S Br Eliz Rvr & SR166

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Chesapeake city, Virginia · 2.2 FR 17/2.0 to 464 · Structure no. 000000000030831

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
6,110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,097
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Wbl over S Br Eliz Rvr & SR166 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Wbl over S Br Eliz Rvr & SR166 in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 47,097 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62,953 by 2042. The structure is 6,110 ft (1,862.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 64 Wbl
CrossesS Br Eliz Rvr & SR166
Location2.2 FR 17/2.0 to 464
RouteInterstate 64
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75742, -76.28486
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+34 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length6,110 ft (1,862.2 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,097 (2022)
Projected traffic62,953 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 Wbl over S Br Eliz Rvr & SR166 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 64 Wbl over S Br Eliz Rvr & SR166 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 Wbl over S Br Eliz Rvr & SR166 carry?

About 47,097 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Wbl over S Br Eliz Rvr & SR166?

The structure is 6,110 ft (1,862.2 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Wbl over S Br Eliz Rvr & SR166?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.