US Bridges

Jefferson Avenue over Is 64

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Newport News city, Virginia · 3.30 MI FR RTE 17 · Structure no. 000000000025809

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
398 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
73,739
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Avenue over Is 64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Avenue over Is 64 in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 73,739 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,659 by 2042. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Avenue
CrossesIs 64
Location3.30 MI FR RTE 17
RouteState Highway 143
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11606, -76.50228
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,739 (2022)
Projected traffic107,659 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jefferson Avenue over Is 64 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Avenue over Is 64 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Avenue over Is 64 carry?

About 73,739 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Avenue over Is 64?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Avenue over Is 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.