US Bridges

Is 64 Ebl over Curlew DR & Light Rail

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.24 Mi. Fr. Int. Is 264 · Structure no. 000000000020887

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
68,823
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Ebl over Curlew DR & Light Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Ebl over Curlew DR & Light Rail 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 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 68,823 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96,502 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 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 Ebl
CrossesCurlew DR & Light Rail
Location0.24 Mi. Fr. Int. Is 264
RouteInterstate 64
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84139, -76.19675
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,823 (2022)
Projected traffic96,502 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Ebl over Curlew DR & Light Rail built?

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

What condition is Is 64 Ebl over Curlew DR & Light Rail 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Is 64 Ebl over Curlew DR & Light Rail carry?

About 68,823 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Ebl over Curlew DR & Light Rail?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Ebl over Curlew DR & Light Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.