US Bridges

Is 264 over Birdneck Road

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.46 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 408 · Structure no. 000000000022243

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 over Birdneck Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 over Birdneck 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 26,276 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,298 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 264
CrossesBirdneck Road
Location1.46 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 408
RouteInterstate 264
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84628, -75.99522
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 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,276 (2022)
Projected traffic29,298 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure9
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$310 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 264 over Birdneck Road built?

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

What condition is Is 264 over Birdneck 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 Birdneck Road carry?

About 26,276 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 264 over Birdneck Road?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 over Birdneck Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.