US Bridges

Is 264 Wbl over Hrt Light Rail

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 1.17 FR 460/2.11 to 13 · Structure no. 000000000021009

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,447
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 Wbl over Hrt Light Rail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 Wbl over Hrt Light Rail 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 57,447 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61,078 by 2045. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 264 Wbl
CrossesHrt Light Rail
Location1.17 FR 460/2.11 to 13
RouteInterstate 264
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84566, -76.24738
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 264 Wbl over Hrt Light Rail 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 Hrt Light Rail 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Is 264 Wbl over Hrt Light Rail carry?

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

How long is Is 264 Wbl over Hrt Light Rail?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 Wbl over Hrt Light Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.