Interstate 264 over Elm Avenue
FairPortsmouth city, Virginia · 1.32 MI from Int US 17 · Structure no. 000000000021244
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 68,869
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 264 over Elm Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 264 over Elm Avenue 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 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 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 264 over Elm Avenue built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 264 over Elm Avenue 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 Elm Avenue carry?
About 68,869 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 264 over Elm Avenue?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 264 over Elm Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).