US Bridges

Is 264 Wbl over City Hall Ave

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.60 MI FR Int Is 464 Sbl · Structure no. 000000000020979

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
922 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
42,884
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 Wbl over City Hall Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 Wbl over City Hall Ave in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 42,884 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,816 by 2042. The structure is 922 ft (281 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIs 264 Wbl
CrossesCity Hall Ave
Location0.60 MI FR Int Is 464 Sbl
RouteInterstate 264
Coordinates36.84488, -76.28001
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length922 ft (281 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,884 (2022)
Projected traffic47,816 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wbl over City Hall Ave built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 264 Wbl over City Hall Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Is 264 Wbl over City Hall Ave carry?

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

How long is Is 264 Wbl over City Hall Ave?

The structure is 922 ft (281 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 Wbl over City Hall Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.