US Bridges

Is 64 Wbl over SR 165 Kempsville Road

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 1.26 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 13 · Structure no. 000000000020864

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83,388
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Wbl over SR 165 Kempsville Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Wbl over SR 165 Kempsville Road in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 83,388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93,933 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 69 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 Kempsville Road
Location1.26 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 13
RouteInterstate 64
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85737, -76.19544
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,388 (2022)
Projected traffic93,933 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$220 million (2026 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 Wbl over SR 165 Kempsville Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Is 64 Wbl over SR 165 Kempsville 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 Wbl over SR 165 Kempsville Road carry?

About 83,388 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Wbl over SR 165 Kempsville Road?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Wbl over SR 165 Kempsville Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.