US Bridges

Is 64 Ebl over Azalea Garden Road

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.69 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 247 · Structure no. 000000000020831

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,193
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Ebl over Azalea Garden Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Ebl over Azalea Garden Road 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 68,193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75,025 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 64 Ebl
CrossesAzalea Garden Road
Location0.69 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 247
RouteInterstate 64
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88454, -76.22359
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,193 (2022)
Projected traffic75,025 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 Is 64 Ebl over Azalea Garden Road built?

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

What condition is Is 64 Ebl over Azalea Garden 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Is 64 Ebl over Azalea Garden Road carry?

About 68,193 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Ebl over Azalea Garden Road?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Ebl over Azalea Garden Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.