US Bridges

Is 264 Wbl over Broad Creek

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 2.22 FR US460/1.07 to 13 · Structure no. 000000000020982

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,636 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
57,447
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 Wbl over Broad Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 Wbl over Broad Creek in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 58 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 57,447 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61,078 by 2045. The structure is 1,636 ft (498.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 264 Wbl
CrossesBroad Creek
Location2.22 FR US460/1.07 to 13
RouteInterstate 264
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84222, -76.22924
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.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,636 ft (498.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,447 (2022)
Projected traffic61,078 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 264 Wbl over Broad Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Is 264 Wbl over Broad Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Is 264 Wbl over Broad Creek carry?

About 57,447 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 264 Wbl over Broad Creek?

The structure is 1,636 ft (498.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 Wbl over Broad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.