US Bridges

Is 64 Wbl over Mason Creek Road

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 2.08 Miles from Route 460 · Structure no. 000000000020823

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,010
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Wbl over Mason Creek Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Wbl over Mason Creek Road in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 41,010 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45,726 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 64 Wbl
CrossesMason Creek Road
Location2.08 Miles from Route 460
RouteInterstate 64
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95025, -76.26534
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,010 (2022)
Projected traffic45,726 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Mason Creek Road built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 64 Wbl over Mason Creek Road 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 Mason Creek Road carry?

About 41,010 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Wbl over Mason Creek Road?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Wbl over Mason Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.