US Bridges

US 460 Alt Ebl over 264 Wbl & City Hall Ave

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.21 MI from I-264 Ebl · Structure no. 000000000021030

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
572 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,681
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 460 Alt Ebl over 264 Wbl & City Hall Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 460 Alt Ebl over 264 Wbl & City Hall Ave in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 11,681 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,054 by 2042. The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 460 Alt Ebl
Crosses264 Wbl & City Hall Ave
Location0.21 MI from I-264 Ebl
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84505, -76.28375
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length572 ft (174.3 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,681 (2022)
Projected traffic17,054 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 460 Alt Ebl over 264 Wbl & City Hall Ave built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 460 Alt Ebl over 264 Wbl & 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 460 Alt Ebl over 264 Wbl & City Hall Ave carry?

About 11,681 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US 460 Alt Ebl over 264 Wbl & City Hall Ave?

The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 460 Alt Ebl over 264 Wbl & City Hall Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.