US Bridges

SR 247 Norview Ave over Is 64 & Hov

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.50 Mi.Fr.Int.Sr 165 · Structure no. 000000000023313

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,577
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 247 Norview Ave over Is 64 & Hov is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 247 Norview Ave over Is 64 & Hov in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 24,577 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,403 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 247 Norview Ave
CrossesIs 64 & Hov
Location0.50 Mi.Fr.Int.Sr 165
RouteState Highway 247
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89134, -76.23173
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,577 (2022)
Projected traffic27,403 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$72 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 247 Norview Ave over Is 64 & Hov built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 247 Norview Ave over Is 64 & Hov 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 SR 247 Norview Ave over Is 64 & Hov carry?

About 24,577 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR 247 Norview Ave over Is 64 & Hov?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns SR 247 Norview Ave over Is 64 & Hov?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.