US Bridges

Mlk Exp - Mainline over I-264; Columbu; High

Good

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.75 MI FR 264 · Structure no. 000000000030133

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,857 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
33,762
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Exp - Mainline over I-264; Columbu; High is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk Exp - Mainline over I-264; Columbu; High in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 33,762 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45,739 by 2042. The structure is 3,857 ft (1,175.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMlk Exp - Mainline
CrossesI-264; Columbu; High
Location0.75 MI FR 264
RouteState Highway 164
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82517, -76.32549
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,857 ft (1,175.6 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,762 (2014)
Projected traffic45,739 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mlk Exp - Mainline over I-264; Columbu; High built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mlk Exp - Mainline over I-264; Columbu; High 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mlk Exp - Mainline over I-264; Columbu; High carry?

About 33,762 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mlk Exp - Mainline over I-264; Columbu; High?

The structure is 3,857 ft (1,175.6 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Exp - Mainline over I-264; Columbu; High?

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