US Bridges

Is 264 over Plaza Trail

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.38 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 411 · Structure no. 000000000022226

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
132,581
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 over Plaza Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 over Plaza Trail 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 132,581 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147,828 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 264
CrossesPlaza Trail
Location0.38 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 411
RouteInterstate 264
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83879, -76.09038
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,581 (2022)
Projected traffic147,828 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$109 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 264 over Plaza Trail built?

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

What condition is Is 264 over Plaza Trail 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Is 264 over Plaza Trail carry?

About 132,581 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 264 over Plaza Trail?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 over Plaza Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.