US Bridges

Is 264 over N&p Belt Line Railroad

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.28 MI FR Int US 17 · Structure no. 000000000021224

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
50,463
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 over N&p Belt Line Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 over N&p Belt Line Railroad in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 50,463 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,266 by 2045. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 264
CrossesN&p Belt Line Railroad
Location0.28 MI FR Int US 17
RouteInterstate 264
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82369, -76.32982
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,463 (2022)
Projected traffic56,266 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N&p Belt Line Railroad built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Is 264 over N&p Belt Line Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does Is 264 over N&p Belt Line Railroad carry?

About 50,463 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 264 over N&p Belt Line Railroad?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 over N&p Belt Line Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.