US Bridges

Court Street over Is 264 Wbl

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · Downtown Tun. Portsmouth · Structure no. 000000000021193

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court Street over Is 264 Wbl is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Court Street over Is 264 Wbl in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 74 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,541 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCourt Street
CrossesIs 264 Wbl
LocationDowntown Tun. Portsmouth
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.83114, -76.30073
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,541 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Court Street over Is 264 Wbl built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Court Street over Is 264 Wbl 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 2024.

How much traffic does Court Street over Is 264 Wbl carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Court Street over Is 264 Wbl?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Court Street over Is 264 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.