US Bridges

Bland Blvd. over I-64 & CSX Railway

Good

Newport News city, Virginia · 00.60 to 60 /00.43 to 143 · Structure no. 000000000020668

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
443 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,280
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bland Blvd. over I-64 & CSX Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bland Blvd. over I-64 & CSX Railway 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 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 26,280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,329 by 2042. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBland Blvd.
CrossesI-64 & CSX Railway
Location00.60 to 60 /00.43 to 143
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12438, -76.51862
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length443 ft (135 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,280 (2022)
Projected traffic29,329 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$506.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bland Blvd. over I-64 & CSX Railway built?

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

What condition is Bland Blvd. over I-64 & CSX Railway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bland Blvd. over I-64 & CSX Railway carry?

About 26,280 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bland Blvd. over I-64 & CSX Railway?

The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Bland Blvd. over I-64 & CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.