US Bridges

Is 264 over Independence Blvd

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.27 Mile from Rte. 190 · Structure no. 000000000022222

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
139,621
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 over Independence Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 over Independence Blvd in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 139,621 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155,677 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 169 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 264
CrossesIndependence Blvd
Location1.27 Mile from Rte. 190
RouteInterstate 264
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83383, -76.13787
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width169 ft (51.6 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139,621 (2022)
Projected traffic155,677 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$101 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 264 over Independence Blvd built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 264 over Independence Blvd 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Is 264 over Independence Blvd carry?

About 139,621 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 264 over Independence Blvd?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 over Independence Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.