US Bridges

Is 64 Ebl Ramp over Canal

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.25 MI to Greenbrier Pky · Structure no. 000000000021870

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,102
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Ebl Ramp over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Is 64 Ebl Ramp over Canal in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,529 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 64 Ebl Ramp
CrossesCanal
Location0.25 MI to Greenbrier Pky
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates36.78705, -76.234
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,102 (2022)
Projected traffic4,529 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 Ebl Ramp over Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 64 Ebl Ramp over Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Is 64 Ebl Ramp over Canal carry?

About 3,102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 64 Ebl Ramp over Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Is 64 Ebl Ramp over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.