US Bridges

Is 64 Wbl over Evans Street

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 1.08 Miles from Route 460 · Structure no. 000000000020923

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,429
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Wbl over Evans Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Wbl over Evans Street 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 44,429 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46,844 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 64 Wbl
CrossesEvans Street
Location1.08 Miles from Route 460
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates36.93603, -76.26508
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.
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,429 (2022)
Projected traffic46,844 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$100 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 Wbl over Evans Street built?

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

What condition is Is 64 Wbl over Evans Street 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 Wbl over Evans Street carry?

About 44,429 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Wbl over Evans Street?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Wbl over Evans Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.