IS 664 NBL
Carrying IS 664 NBL over N&W Railroad
1.6 MI.FR.INT.RTE. 337, Chesapeake city, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IS 664 NBL
The IS 664 NBL bridge in Chesapeake city, Virginia carries IS 664 NBL over N&W Railroad. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 56.4 meters (185 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 41,888 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IS 664 NBL compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1991
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 56.4 m (185 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.8 m (45 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 41,888 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000023109
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IS 664 NBL 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 664 NBL against other structures in Chesapeake city and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IS 664 NBL?
IS 664 NBL in Chesapeake city, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IS 664 NBL inspected?
IS 664 NBL'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 41,888 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IS 664 NBL is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IS 664 NBL?
IS 664 NBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IS 664 NBL?
IS 664 NBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is IS 664 NBL and does age affect safety?
IS 664 NBL was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.
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.
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