US Bridges

Is 264 over Mclean Street

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.33 MI from Int SR 239 · Structure no. 000000000021220

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,740
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 over Mclean Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 over Mclean Street 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 54,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,035 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 264
CrossesMclean Street
Location0.33 MI from Int SR 239
RouteInterstate 264
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81044, -76.35197
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,740 (2022)
Projected traffic61,035 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 264 over Mclean Street built?

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

What condition is Is 264 over Mclean Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Is 264 over Mclean Street carry?

About 54,740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 264 over Mclean Street?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 over Mclean Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.