US Bridges

SR 337 Nbl Ramp over Adj to Mainline Br 2858

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · Ramp to Tidewater Drive · Structure no. 000000000020774

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,015
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 337 Nbl Ramp over Adj to Mainline Br 2858 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 337 Nbl Ramp over Adj to Mainline Br 2858 in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 53 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 12,015 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 337 Nbl Ramp
CrossesAdj to Mainline Br 2858
LocationRamp to Tidewater Drive
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84459, -76.27928
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 inspectionMay 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,015 (2018)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 337 Nbl Ramp over Adj to Mainline Br 2858 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 337 Nbl Ramp over Adj to Mainline Br 2858 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 337 Nbl Ramp over Adj to Mainline Br 2858 carry?

About 12,015 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 337 Nbl Ramp over Adj to Mainline Br 2858?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 337 Nbl Ramp over Adj to Mainline Br 2858?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.