US Bridges

Is 64 Wbl over SR 194 Chesapeake Blvd

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.98 Mi.Fr.Rte. 247 · Structure no. 000000000020821

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
58,788
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Wbl over SR 194 Chesapeake Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Wbl over SR 194 Chesapeake Blvd in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 58,788 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73,331 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 64 Wbl
CrossesSR 194 Chesapeake Blvd
Location0.98 Mi.Fr.Rte. 247
RouteInterstate 64
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90345, -76.23994
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,788 (2022)
Projected traffic73,331 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 64 Wbl over SR 194 Chesapeake Blvd built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 64 Wbl over SR 194 Chesapeake Blvd 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Is 64 Wbl over SR 194 Chesapeake Blvd carry?

About 58,788 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Wbl over SR 194 Chesapeake Blvd?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Wbl over SR 194 Chesapeake Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.