US Bridges

I-64 over N Armistead Ave

Fair

Hampton city, Virginia · 0.12 MI FR SR167 · Structure no. 000000000020324

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
88,233
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over N Armistead Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 over N Armistead Ave in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 68 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 88,233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98,380 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesN Armistead Ave
Location0.12 MI FR SR167
RouteInterstate 64
CountyHampton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.03394, -76.36108
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.
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,233 (2022)
Projected traffic98,380 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over N Armistead Ave built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-64 over N Armistead Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 over N Armistead Ave carry?

About 88,233 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is I-64 over N Armistead Ave?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over N Armistead Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.