US Bridges

Is 264 over US 17 Frederick Blvd

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.90 MI from Int SR 337 · Structure no. 000000000021229

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

About this bridge

Is 264 over US 17 Frederick Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 over US 17 Frederick Blvd 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 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 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 126 ft wide.

CarriesIs 264
CrossesUS 17 Frederick Blvd
Location0.90 MI from Int SR 337
RouteInterstate 264
Coordinates36.82191, -76.33428
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.
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,463 (2022)
Projected traffic56,266 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US 17 Frederick Blvd built?

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

What condition is Is 264 over US 17 Frederick 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Is 264 over US 17 Frederick Blvd carry?

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

How long is Is 264 over US 17 Frederick Blvd?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 over US 17 Frederick Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.