US Bridges

Ebl Route 0060 over Wbl Ramp Rte. 60

Fair

Newport News city, Virginia · 3.61 to 173 /1.34 to 238 · Structure no. 000000000020689

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,741
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 0060 over Wbl Ramp Rte. 60 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Route 0060 over Wbl Ramp Rte. 60 in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,741 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2045. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Route 0060
CrossesWbl Ramp Rte. 60
Location3.61 to 173 /1.34 to 238
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17367, -76.56843
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,741 (2022)
Projected traffic8,382 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 Ebl Route 0060 over Wbl Ramp Rte. 60 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Route 0060 over Wbl Ramp Rte. 60 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ebl Route 0060 over Wbl Ramp Rte. 60 carry?

About 5,741 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Route 0060 over Wbl Ramp Rte. 60?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 0060 over Wbl Ramp Rte. 60?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.