US Bridges

SR 164 over W Br Elizabeth River

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.45 Mi.Fr.W.Norfolk Rd. · Structure no. 000000000021215

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,296
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 164 over W Br Elizabeth River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 164 over W Br Elizabeth River in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 64,296 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93,872 by 2042. The structure is 2,188 ft (666.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 164
CrossesW Br Elizabeth River
Location0.45 Mi.Fr.W.Norfolk Rd.
RouteState Highway 164
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85947, -76.3492
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,188 ft (666.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,296 (2022)
Projected traffic93,872 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 164 over W Br Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 164 over W Br Elizabeth River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 164 over W Br Elizabeth River carry?

About 64,296 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR 164 over W Br Elizabeth River?

The structure is 2,188 ft (666.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR 164 over W Br Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.