The Berkley Bridge on Interstate 264 crosses the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River in the independent city of Norfolk, Virginia in the South Hampton Roads area. This double-leaf bascule bridge links Berkley with the downtown area of Norfolk and connects with the Downtown Tunnel. It is one of only a small number of drawbridges on the Interstate Highway System. It is a toll-free facility. Interstate 264 (abbreviated I-264) is an unusual 3-digit interstate that contains both a bypass and a spur off Interstate 64 in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. ... The Elizabeth River is a short tidal estuary forming an arm of Hampton Roads at the southern end of Chesapeake Bay in southeast Virginia in the United States. ... Nickname: Motto: Crescas (Latin for, Thou shalt grow. ... South Hampton Roads is a region located in the extreme southeastern portion of Virginia in the United States. ... A bascule bridge is a drawbridge with a counterweight that continuously balances the span, or leaf, throughout the entire upward swing in providing clearance for boat traffic. ... Berkley was a town in Norfolk County, Virginia. ... The Downtown Tunnel on Interstate 264 crosses the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in the South Hampton Roads area. ... For the most part, the United States Interstate Highway System is a connected system, with most roads completed. ... The Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, commonly called the Interstate Highway System, is a network of highways in the United States. ...

History, earlier bridges

The town of Berkley was in Norfolk County, Virginia. It was located directly across the eastern branch of the Elizabeth River across from the city of Norfolk. In 1909, the town of Berkley was annexed by the independent city of Norfolk, and is now considered a neighborhood of that city. The town of Berkley and Norfolk County are both now extinct. In 1963, remaining portions of Norfolk County were consolidated with the city of South Norfolk to form the new city of Chesapeake. Norfolk County, Virginia (from 1895 map), existed from 1691-1963, now extinct Norfolk County is an extinct political subdivision in eastern Virginia. ... Elizabeth River may refer to: The Elizabeth River that flows into the Arthur Kill in New Jersey in the United States. ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... An independent city is a city that does not form part of another local government entity. ... South Norfolk was an independent city in eastern Virginia. ... Chesapeake is an independent city located in the South Hampton Roads region of eastern Virginia in the United States. ...

An earlier Berkley Bridge was built before 1922. A replacement was completed in 1952 as part of the original Downtown Tunnel project between the city of Portsmouth and Norfolk. The project was funded with toll revenue bonds. When the bonds were fully repaid, the tolls were removed. 1952 (MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Downtown Tunnel on Interstate 264 crosses the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in the South Hampton Roads area. ... Portsmouth (pronounced Port-smith) is an independent city located in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia. ... A toll revenue bond is a financial promissory note usually issued to generate funds for the construction and/or operation of a public accommodation such as an expressway, bridge, or tunnel. ...

1991: eight lanes and I-464

In 1991, during an expansion of I-264, the Downtown Tunnel and the Berkley Bridge were rebuilt and expanded to eight lanes, including a new interchange for Interstate 464 which connects the Berkley area with Interstate 64 in the independent city of Chesapeake. Interstate 264 (abbreviated I-264) is an unusual 3-digit interstate that contains both a bypass and a spur off Interstate 64 in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. ... The Downtown Tunnel on Interstate 264 crosses the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in the South Hampton Roads area. ... Interstate 464 is a six mile long loop route of Interstate 64. ... Interstate 64 (abbreviated I-64) is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States. ...

External links

• Roads to the Future website