US Bridges

Is 264 Ebl over Eliz Rvr & Water ST

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.39 MI FR Int Is 464 Nbl · Structure no. 000000000020971

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
843 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
44,708
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 Ebl over Eliz Rvr & Water ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 Ebl over Eliz Rvr & Water ST 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 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 44,708 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,849 by 2042. The structure is 843 ft (256.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 264 Ebl
CrossesEliz Rvr & Water ST
Location0.39 MI FR Int Is 464 Nbl
RouteInterstate 264
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84182, -76.28596
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating71.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length843 ft (256.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,708 (2022)
Projected traffic49,849 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 264 Ebl over Eliz Rvr & Water ST built?

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

What condition is Is 264 Ebl over Eliz Rvr & Water ST 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 Eliz Rvr & Water ST carry?

About 44,708 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 264 Ebl over Eliz Rvr & Water ST?

The structure is 843 ft (256.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 Ebl over Eliz Rvr & Water ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.