US Bridges

SR 164 Ebl over W Norfolk RD & N&w RR

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 1.65 Mi.Fr.Int.Cedar Lane · Structure no. 000000000021210

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
453 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,860
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 164 Ebl over W Norfolk RD & N&w RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 164 Ebl over W Norfolk RD & N&w 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 2045. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesSR 164 Ebl
CrossesW Norfolk RD & N&w RR
Location1.65 Mi.Fr.Int.Cedar Lane
RouteState Highway 164
Coordinates36.86532, -76.35275
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,860 (2022)
Projected traffic43,597 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 W Norfolk RD & N&w RR built?

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

What condition is SR 164 Ebl over W Norfolk RD & N&w 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 164 Ebl over W Norfolk RD & N&w RR carry?

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

How long is SR 164 Ebl over W Norfolk RD & N&w RR?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 164 Ebl over W Norfolk RD & N&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.