US Bridges

Is 64 Wbl Ramp over Trib Lafayette River

Good

Norfolk city, Virginia · Tidewater Drive Inter. · Structure no. 000000000020847

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,841
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Wbl Ramp over Trib Lafayette River is a concrete culvert carrying Is 64 Wbl Ramp over Trib Lafayette River in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 2,841 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,148 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIs 64 Wbl Ramp
CrossesTrib Lafayette River
LocationTidewater Drive Inter.
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates36.90387, -76.2546
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,841 (2022)
Projected traffic4,148 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 Wbl Ramp over Trib Lafayette River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 64 Wbl Ramp over Trib Lafayette River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Is 64 Wbl Ramp over Trib Lafayette River carry?

About 2,841 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Wbl Ramp over Trib Lafayette River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Is 64 Wbl Ramp over Trib Lafayette River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.