US Bridges

Is 264 over First Colonial Road

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 2.66 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 414 · Structure no. 000000000022239

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
54,321
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 over First Colonial Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 over First Colonial 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 54,321 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60,568 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 148 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIs 264
CrossesFirst Colonial Road
Location2.66 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 414
RouteInterstate 264
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84549, -76.02097
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,321 (2022)
Projected traffic60,568 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$305 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 264 over First Colonial Road built?

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

What condition is Is 264 over First Colonial 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Is 264 over First Colonial Road carry?

About 54,321 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 264 over First Colonial Road?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 over First Colonial Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.