US Bridges

Is 64 Wbl over SR 165 Military Highway

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 2.19 MI to Int. SR 194 · Structure no. 000000000020837

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75,737
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Wbl over SR 165 Military Highway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Wbl over SR 165 Military Highway in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 75,737 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84,447 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 64 Wbl
CrossesSR 165 Military Highway
Location2.19 MI to Int. SR 194
RouteInterstate 64
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88211, -76.21462
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,737 (2022)
Projected traffic84,447 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 Wbl over SR 165 Military Highway built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 64 Wbl over SR 165 Military Highway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Is 64 Wbl over SR 165 Military Highway carry?

About 75,737 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Wbl over SR 165 Military Highway?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Wbl over SR 165 Military Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.