US Bridges

SR 164 Ebl over Commonwealth RR

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.45MI.F.CEDARLN/1.2MWNR · Structure no. 000000000021208

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,860
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 164 Ebl over Commonwealth RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 164 Ebl over Commonwealth RR in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 29,860 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43,597 by 2042. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 164 Ebl
CrossesCommonwealth RR
Location0.45MI.F.CEDARLN/1.2MWNR
RouteState Highway 164
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.87124, -76.36993
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 21 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,860 (2022)
Projected traffic43,597 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 SR 164 Ebl over Commonwealth RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 164 Ebl over Commonwealth RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 164 Ebl over Commonwealth RR carry?

About 29,860 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR 164 Ebl over Commonwealth RR?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 164 Ebl over Commonwealth RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.