US Bridges

Interstate 264 over Des Moines Ave

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 00.95 MI to US 17 · Structure no. 000000000021233

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,869
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 264 over Des Moines Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 264 over Des Moines Ave 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 68,869 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,789 by 2045. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 264
CrossesDes Moines Ave
Location00.95 MI to US 17
RouteInterstate 264
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82835, -76.31936
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.
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 rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.2 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,869 (2022)
Projected traffic76,789 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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Interstate 264 over Des Moines Ave built?

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

What condition is Interstate 264 over Des Moines 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 264 over Des Moines Ave carry?

About 68,869 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 264 over Des Moines Ave?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 264 over Des Moines Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).