US Bridges

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

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 1.65 Mi.To Int.Cedar Lane · Structure no. 000000000021212

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
432 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,148
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 164 Wbl over W Norfolk RD & N&w RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 164 Wbl 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 32,148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46,936 by 2045. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 164 Wbl
CrossesW Norfolk RD & N&w RR
Location1.65 Mi.To Int.Cedar Lane
RouteState Highway 164
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86516, -76.35225
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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,148 (2022)
Projected traffic46,936 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 Wbl 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 Wbl 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 Wbl over W Norfolk RD & N&w RR carry?

About 32,148 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.