US Bridges

Is 64 Wbl over New Gate Road

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.52 Miles to Route 460 · Structure no. 000000000020915

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,694
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Wbl over New Gate Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Wbl over New Gate Road in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 40,694 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45,374 by 2045. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 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
CrossesNew Gate Road
Location0.52 Miles to Route 460
RouteInterstate 64
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92843, -76.26839
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 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,694 (2022)
Projected traffic45,374 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 Wbl over New Gate Road built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 64 Wbl over New Gate 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Is 64 Wbl over New Gate Road carry?

About 40,694 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Wbl over New Gate Road?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Wbl over New Gate Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.