US Bridges

Is 264 Ebl over E Branch Elizabeth River

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.16 MI FR Int I-464 · Structure no. 000000000020962

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,070
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 Ebl over E Branch Elizabeth River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Is 264 Ebl over E Branch Elizabeth River in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 53,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,173 by 2042. The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 264 Ebl
CrossesE Branch Elizabeth River
Location0.16 MI FR Int I-464
RouteInterstate 264
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83923, -76.28674
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,200 ft (365.8 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,070 (2022)
Projected traffic59,173 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 264 Ebl over E Branch Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 264 Ebl 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 Ebl over E Branch Elizabeth River carry?

About 53,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 264 Ebl over E Branch Elizabeth River?

The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 Ebl over E Branch Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.