US Bridges

SR 164 Ebl over Vpa Railroad

Good

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.40 MI FR Int RTE 664 · Structure no. 000000000023094

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
441 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,626
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 164 Ebl over Vpa Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 164 Ebl over Vpa Railroad in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 20,626 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,114 by 2042. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 164 Ebl
CrossesVpa Railroad
Location0.40 MI FR Int RTE 664
RouteState Highway 164
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86708, -76.4259
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,626 (2022)
Projected traffic30,114 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 164 Ebl over Vpa Railroad built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 164 Ebl over Vpa Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 164 Ebl over Vpa Railroad carry?

About 20,626 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR 164 Ebl over Vpa Railroad?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR 164 Ebl over Vpa Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.