US Bridges

SR 164 Wbl over W Br Elizabeth River

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.80TOW.NORK.RD/0.40TO 58 · Structure no. 000000000028217

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,327 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
32,148
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 164 Wbl over W Br Elizabeth River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 164 Wbl over W Br Elizabeth River in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 32,148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46,936 by 2042. The structure is 3,327 ft (1,014.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 164 Wbl
CrossesW Br Elizabeth River
Location0.80TOW.NORK.RD/0.40TO 58
RouteState Highway 164
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85508, -76.34386
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,327 ft (1,014.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,148 (2022)
Projected traffic46,936 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 164 Wbl over W Br Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 164 Wbl over W Br Elizabeth River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 164 Wbl over W Br Elizabeth River carry?

About 32,148 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR 164 Wbl over W Br Elizabeth River?

The structure is 3,327 ft (1,014.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 164 Wbl over W Br Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.