US Bridges

Is 264 over Park Ave

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · .59 from 464/.33 to 166 · Structure no. 000000000021013

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,740
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 over Park Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 over Park Ave in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 74,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,335 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIs 264
CrossesPark Ave
Location.59 from 464/.33 to 166
RouteInterstate 264
Coordinates36.84448, -76.27382
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,740 (2022)
Projected traffic83,335 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Park Ave built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Is 264 over Park 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Is 264 over Park Ave carry?

About 74,740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 264 over Park Ave?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 over Park Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.