US Bridges

Ramp K over Ramp L over Ramp L

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · Ramp from 17 to 168 SB · Structure no. 000000000028799

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,684
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp K over Ramp L over Ramp L is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp K over Ramp L over Ramp L in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 19,684 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,739 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp K over Ramp L
CrossesRamp L
LocationRamp from 17 to 168 SB
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates36.7547, -76.26958
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,684 (2022)
Projected traffic28,739 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp K over Ramp L over Ramp L built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp K over Ramp L over Ramp L 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp K over Ramp L over Ramp L carry?

About 19,684 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ramp K over Ramp L over Ramp L?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp K over Ramp L over Ramp L?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.