US Bridges

Ramp a over Ramp I

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Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.16-RT. 11; 0.36-I-81 · Structure no. 000000000025411

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a over Ramp I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a over Ramp I in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp a
CrossesRamp I
Location0.16-RT. 11; 0.36-I-81
RouteInterstate 460
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13206, -80.3717
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2019)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$103.9 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a over Ramp I built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp a over Ramp I in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp a over Ramp I carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ramp a over Ramp I?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a over Ramp I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.