US Bridges

Is 264 over Rodman Ave

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.28 MI from Int SR 337 · Structure no. 000000000021218

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,809
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 over Rodman Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 over Rodman Ave in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 53,809 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,997 by 2045. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 264
CrossesRodman Ave
Location0.28 MI from Int SR 337
RouteInterstate 264
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81831, -76.34416
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width131 ft (39.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,809 (2022)
Projected traffic59,997 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 264 over Rodman Ave built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 264 over Rodman Ave 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 2023.

How much traffic does Is 264 over Rodman Ave carry?

About 53,809 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 264 over Rodman Ave?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 over Rodman Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.