Is 264 Wbl over E Branch Elizabeth River
FairNorfolk city, Virginia · 0.16 MI FR Int Is 464 · Structure no. 000000000020947
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 2,128 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,032
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 264 Wbl over E Branch Elizabeth River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Is 264 Wbl over E Branch Elizabeth River in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 73 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 30,032 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,486 by 2042. The structure is 2,128 ft (648.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 264 Wbl over E Branch Elizabeth River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Is 264 Wbl over E Branch Elizabeth River 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 264 Wbl over E Branch Elizabeth River carry?
About 30,032 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Is 264 Wbl over E Branch Elizabeth River?
The structure is 2,128 ft (648.6 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Is 264 Wbl over E Branch Elizabeth River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.