US Bridges

Is 64 Ebl over Bay View Blvd

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.98 Miles to Route 460 · Structure no. 000000000020921

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,975
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Ebl over Bay View Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Ebl over Bay View Blvd 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 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 43,975 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57,273 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 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 Ebl
CrossesBay View Blvd
Location0.98 Miles to Route 460
RouteInterstate 64
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93469, -76.26564
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$65 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 Ebl over Bay View Blvd built?

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

What condition is Is 64 Ebl over Bay View Blvd 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Is 64 Ebl over Bay View Blvd carry?

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

How long is Is 64 Ebl over Bay View Blvd?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Ebl over Bay View Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.