US Bridges

Is 64 Ebl over E Br Elizabeth River

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.99 MI FR Int Is 264 Ebl · Structure no. 000000000022267

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,463 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
68,823
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Ebl over E Br Elizabeth River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Ebl over E Br Elizabeth River in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 68,823 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100,482 by 2045. The structure is 1,463 ft (445.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 64 Ebl
CrossesE Br Elizabeth River
Location0.99 MI FR Int Is 264 Ebl
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates36.83024, -76.1959
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,463 ft (445.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,823 (2022)
Projected traffic100,482 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$32 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 Ebl over E Br Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Is 64 Ebl over E Br Elizabeth River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Is 64 Ebl over E Br Elizabeth River carry?

About 68,823 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Ebl over E Br Elizabeth River?

The structure is 1,463 ft (445.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Ebl over E Br Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.