US Bridges

Is 64 Wbl over Is 264 Wbl

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 2.70 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 407 · Structure no. 000000000020881

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
83,388
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Wbl over Is 264 Wbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Wbl over Is 264 Wbl in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 2045. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 64 Wbl
CrossesIs 264 Wbl
Location2.70 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 407
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates36.84642, -76.19612
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,388 (2022)
Projected traffic93,933 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$390 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 Wbl over Is 264 Wbl built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 64 Wbl over Is 264 Wbl 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 2023.

How much traffic does Is 64 Wbl over Is 264 Wbl carry?

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

How long is Is 64 Wbl over Is 264 Wbl?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Wbl over Is 264 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.