US Bridges

Is 264 Wbl over SR 337 Sbl Tidewater DR

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.26 MI FR Int Is 464 Sbl · Structure no. 000000000020975

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
604 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,884
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 Wbl over SR 337 Sbl Tidewater DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 Wbl over SR 337 Sbl Tidewater DR in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 42,884 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,816 by 2045. The structure is 604 ft (184.1 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 264 Wbl
CrossesSR 337 Sbl Tidewater DR
Location0.26 MI FR Int Is 464 Sbl
RouteInterstate 264
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84516, -76.27755
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length604 ft (184.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,884 (2022)
Projected traffic47,816 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 264 Wbl over SR 337 Sbl Tidewater DR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 264 Wbl over SR 337 Sbl Tidewater DR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Is 264 Wbl over SR 337 Sbl Tidewater DR carry?

About 42,884 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 264 Wbl over SR 337 Sbl Tidewater DR?

The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 Wbl over SR 337 Sbl Tidewater DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.