US Bridges

Is 64 Ebl over Oasts Creek & Bay Ave

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 1.59 Miles to Rte. 460 · Structure no. 000000000020873

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,758 ft
34 main spans
Daily traffic
43,975
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Ebl over Oasts Creek & Bay Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Ebl over Oasts Creek & Bay Ave 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 43,975 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57,273 by 2042. The structure is 1,758 ft (535.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 64 Ebl
CrossesOasts Creek & Bay Ave
Location1.59 Miles to Rte. 460
RouteInterstate 64
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94548, -76.2667
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans34 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,758 ft (535.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,975 (2022)
Projected traffic57,273 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 Ebl over Oasts Creek & Bay Ave built?

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

What condition is Is 64 Ebl over Oasts Creek & Bay Ave 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Is 64 Ebl over Oasts Creek & Bay Ave carry?

About 43,975 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Ebl over Oasts Creek & Bay Ave?

The structure is 1,758 ft (535.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Ebl over Oasts Creek & Bay Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.