US Bridges

Is 264 over London Bridge Road

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.05 MI from Rte. 414 · Structure no. 000000000022232

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95,598
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 over London Bridge Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 over London Bridge Road 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 95,598 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106,592 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 264
CrossesLondon Bridge Road
Location1.05 MI from Rte. 414
RouteInterstate 264
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84054, -76.04917
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 inspectionMay 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.3 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,598 (2022)
Projected traffic106,592 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$108 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 264 over London Bridge Road built?

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

What condition is Is 264 over London Bridge Road 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 May 2024.

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

About 95,598 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 264 over London Bridge Road?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 over London Bridge Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.