US Bridges

Is 264 over London Bridge Creek

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.30 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 414 · Structure no. 000000000022230

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119,593
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 over London Bridge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 over London Bridge Creek 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 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 119,593 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133,346 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 264
CrossesLondon Bridge Creek
Location0.30 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 414
RouteInterstate 264
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83683, -76.05978
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.3 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119,593 (2022)
Projected traffic133,346 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 264 over London Bridge Creek built?

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

What condition is Is 264 over London Bridge Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Is 264 over London Bridge Creek carry?

About 119,593 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 264 over London Bridge Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 over London Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.