US Bridges

Is 264 over SR 337 Portsmouth Blvd

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.75 MI from SR 239 · Structure no. 000000000021225

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
54,740
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 over SR 337 Portsmouth Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 over SR 337 Portsmouth Blvd in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 54,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,035 by 2045. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 264
CrossesSR 337 Portsmouth Blvd
Location0.75 MI from SR 239
RouteInterstate 264
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81522, -76.34777
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.
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 264 over SR 337 Portsmouth Blvd built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Is 264 over SR 337 Portsmouth Blvd 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 SR 337 Portsmouth Blvd carry?

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

How long is Is 264 over SR 337 Portsmouth Blvd?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 over SR 337 Portsmouth Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.