US Bridges

Interstate 264 over SR 141 (effingham St)

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 1.67 MI from Int US 17 · Structure no. 000000000021240

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71,623
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 264 over SR 141 (effingham St) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 264 over SR 141 (effingham St) in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 71,623 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,860 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 264
CrossesSR 141 (effingham St)
Location1.67 MI from Int US 17
RouteInterstate 264
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82988, -76.30692
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,623 (2022)
Projected traffic79,860 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$670 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 264 over SR 141 (effingham St) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 264 over SR 141 (effingham St) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 264 over SR 141 (effingham St) carry?

About 71,623 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 264 over SR 141 (effingham St)?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 264 over SR 141 (effingham St)?

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