FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IS 264 EBL

Carrying IS 264 EBL over Broad Creek

2.23 fr US460/1.02 to 13, Norfolk city, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
51 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IS 264 EBL

The IS 264 EBL bridge in Norfolk city, Virginia carries IS 264 EBL over Broad Creek. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 19 sections, stretching 379.2 meters (1244 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 55,507 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IS 264 EBL compares

▲ 4.8
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 37%
Higher load rating than 63% of Virginia bridges
199
Bridges in Norfolk city
IS 264 EBL 50.8 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
7.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
50.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Last Reconstructed
1998
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
19
Structure Length
379.2 m (1244 ft)
Deck Width
21.0 m (69 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
55,507 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000020981

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IS 264 EBL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare IS 264 EBL against other structures in Norfolk city and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IS 264 EBL?

IS 264 EBL in Norfolk city, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IS 264 EBL inspected?

IS 264 EBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 55,507 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IS 264 EBL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IS 264 EBL?

IS 264 EBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IS 264 EBL?

IS 264 EBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IS 264 EBL and does age affect safety?

IS 264 EBL was built in 1967, making it 59 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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