US Bridges

Route 164 Ebl over Port.Marine Ter. & 58WBL

Good

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 00.10 Mile FR Midtown Tun · Structure no. 000000000028396

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,675 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 164 Ebl over Port.Marine Ter. & 58WBL is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 164 Ebl over Port.Marine Ter. & 58WBL 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,675 ft (510.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 164 Ebl
CrossesPort.Marine Ter. & 58WBL
Location00.10 Mile FR Midtown Tun
Coordinates36.85362, -76.33202
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,675 ft (510.5 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2006)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 164 Ebl over Port.Marine Ter. & 58WBL built?

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

What condition is Route 164 Ebl over Port.Marine Ter. & 58WBL 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 164 Ebl over Port.Marine Ter. & 58WBL carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Route 164 Ebl over Port.Marine Ter. & 58WBL?

The structure is 1,675 ft (510.5 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Route 164 Ebl over Port.Marine Ter. & 58WBL?

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