IS 264
IS 264 in 0.94 Mile From Route 225, Virginia Beach County, Virginia received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1967, the bridge carries 140K vehicles daily on IS 264 over Thalia Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.
IS 264 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1967 and is now 59 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. IS 264 carries an average daily traffic count of 139,621 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Thalia Creek. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
IS 264 is a 59-year-old bridge located 0.94 Mile From Route 225 in Virginia Beach County, Virginia. The bridge carries IS 264 over Thalia Creek with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 140K vehicles per day. Built in 1967, the structure spans 8.5 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IS 264 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
IS 264 was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IS 264 carries approximately 140K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 8.5 meters long and located on IS 264 in 0.94 Mile From Route 225, Virginia Beach County, Virginia.
Yes, IS 264 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
IS 264 is located 0.94 Mile From Route 225 in Virginia Beach County, Virginia. The bridge carries IS 264 over Thalia Creek. Its coordinates are 36.832375, -76.120819. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IS 264 carries IS 264 over Thalia Creek. The bridge is 8.5 meters long and was built in 1967.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.