US Bridges

Armstead Road over Is 664

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.50 MI FR Int RTE 135 · Structure no. 000000000021996

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armstead Road over Is 664 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Armstead Road over Is 664 in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216 by 2045. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesArmstead Road
CrossesIs 664
Location0.50 MI FR Int RTE 135
RouteCity Street 810
Coordinates36.89717, -76.42589
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2005)
Projected traffic216 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Armstead Road over Is 664 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armstead Road over Is 664 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Armstead Road over Is 664 carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Armstead Road over Is 664?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Armstead Road over Is 664?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.