US Bridges

264 Wbl Ramp to 64 over Is 664 Nbl Ramp

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · Bowershill 2.74M to RT239 · Structure no. 000000000021918

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,963
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

264 Wbl Ramp to 64 over Is 664 Nbl Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 264 Wbl Ramp to 64 over Is 664 Nbl Ramp in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,963 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,166 by 2045. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries264 Wbl Ramp to 64
CrossesIs 664 Nbl Ramp
LocationBowershill 2.74M to RT239
RouteInterstate 264
CountyChesapeake city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78647, -76.39705
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,963 (2022)
Projected traffic10,166 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 264 Wbl Ramp to 64 over Is 664 Nbl Ramp built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 264 Wbl Ramp to 64 over Is 664 Nbl Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 264 Wbl Ramp to 64 over Is 664 Nbl Ramp carry?

About 6,963 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 264 Wbl Ramp to 64 over Is 664 Nbl Ramp?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 264 Wbl Ramp to 64 over Is 664 Nbl Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.