US Bridges

Route 164 Wbl on over Portsmouth Marine Term.

Good

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.10FROM WB58/0.01 to 164 · Structure no. 000000000028348

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
954 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 164 Wbl on over Portsmouth Marine Term. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 164 Wbl on over Portsmouth Marine Term. 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 954 ft (290.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 164 Wbl on
CrossesPortsmouth Marine Term.
Location0.10FROM WB58/0.01 to 164
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85334, -76.33124
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length954 ft (290.7 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2006)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 164 Wbl on over Portsmouth Marine Term. built?

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

What condition is Route 164 Wbl on over Portsmouth Marine Term. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 164 Wbl on over Portsmouth Marine Term. carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 164 Wbl on over Portsmouth Marine Term.?

The structure is 954 ft (290.7 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Route 164 Wbl on over Portsmouth Marine Term.?

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