US Bridges

Is 264 Wbl over SR 405 Ballentine Ave

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.86 MI FR Int SR 166&168 · Structure no. 000000000021004

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,189
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 Wbl over SR 405 Ballentine Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 Wbl over SR 405 Ballentine Ave in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 57 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 59,189 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,265 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIs 264 Wbl
CrossesSR 405 Ballentine Ave
Location0.86 MI FR Int SR 166&168
RouteInterstate 264
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84566, -76.25291
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,189 (2022)
Projected traffic60,265 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 405 Ballentine Ave built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Is 264 Wbl over SR 405 Ballentine 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Is 264 Wbl over SR 405 Ballentine Ave carry?

About 59,189 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 264 Wbl over SR 405 Ballentine Ave?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 Wbl over SR 405 Ballentine Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.