US Bridges

Is 64 Wbl over US 13 Sbl Ramp

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.50 Mi.Fr.Rte. 13 · Structure no. 000000000020854

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73,242
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Wbl over US 13 Sbl Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Wbl over US 13 Sbl Ramp in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 73,242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81,665 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 64 Wbl
CrossesUS 13 Sbl Ramp
Location0.50 Mi.Fr.Rte. 13
RouteInterstate 64
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.87599, -76.19811
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,242 (2022)
Projected traffic81,665 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$647 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 Wbl over US 13 Sbl Ramp built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 64 Wbl over US 13 Sbl 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Is 64 Wbl over US 13 Sbl Ramp carry?

About 73,242 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Wbl over US 13 Sbl Ramp?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Wbl over US 13 Sbl Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.