US Bridges

Oyster Point Road over I-64

Fair

Newport News city, Virginia · 1.0 MI FR Route 143 · Structure no. 000000000020645

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,378
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oyster Point Road over I-64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oyster Point Road over I-64 in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 47,378 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62,442 by 2042. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOyster Point Road
CrossesI-64
Location1.0 MI FR Route 143
RouteState Highway 171
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1084, -76.47639
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,378 (2022)
Projected traffic62,442 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Oyster Point Road over I-64 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oyster Point Road 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 Oyster Point Road over I-64 carry?

About 47,378 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Oyster Point Road over I-64?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Oyster Point Road over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.