US Bridges

Is 64 Wbl over Willoughby Bay

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 00.57 MI to Wcl Norfolk · Structure no. 000000000020914

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
4,991 ft
80 main spans
Daily traffic
42,833
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Wbl over Willoughby Bay is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Wbl over Willoughby Bay in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 42,833 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47,759 by 2042. The structure is 4,991 ft (1,521.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 64 Wbl
CrossesWilloughby Bay
Location00.57 MI to Wcl Norfolk
RouteInterstate 64
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96518, -76.28705
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans80
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length4,991 ft (1,521.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,833 (2022)
Projected traffic47,759 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 Wbl over Willoughby Bay built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 64 Wbl over Willoughby Bay 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Is 64 Wbl over Willoughby Bay carry?

About 42,833 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Wbl over Willoughby Bay?

The structure is 4,991 ft (1,521.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Wbl over Willoughby Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.