US Bridges

Old Oyster Pt RD over I-64

Fair

Newport News city, Virginia · 1.00 MI to Route 17 · Structure no. 000000000020643

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,197
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Oyster Pt RD over I-64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Oyster Pt RD over I-64 in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,197 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,795 by 2042. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Oyster Pt RD
CrossesI-64
Location1.00 MI to Route 17
RouteCity Street 7034
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10536, -76.47253
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,197 (2022)
Projected traffic5,795 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$101.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Oyster Pt RD over I-64 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Oyster Pt RD over I-64 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Oyster Pt RD over I-64 carry?

About 5,197 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Oyster Pt RD over I-64?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old Oyster Pt RD over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.