US Bridges

Is 64 Wbl over SR 168 Tidewater Drive

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 1.03 Mi. to Int. SR 194 · Structure no. 000000000020843

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Wbl over SR 168 Tidewater Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Wbl over SR 168 Tidewater Drive in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 57,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64,168 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 64 Wbl
CrossesSR 168 Tidewater Drive
Location1.03 Mi. to Int. SR 194
RouteInterstate 64
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90727, -76.25675
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,550 (2022)
Projected traffic64,168 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 168 Tidewater Drive built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 64 Wbl over SR 168 Tidewater Drive 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 Wbl over SR 168 Tidewater Drive carry?

About 57,550 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Wbl over SR 168 Tidewater Drive?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Wbl over SR 168 Tidewater Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.