US Bridges

Is 264 Ebl Ramp over Main Street & Light Rail

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.12 MI FR Waterside Dr. · Structure no. 000000000020967

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
845 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
6,955
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 Ebl Ramp over Main Street & Light Rail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 Ebl Ramp over Main Street & Light Rail in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,955 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,154 by 2042. The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 264 Ebl Ramp
CrossesMain Street & Light Rail
Location0.12 MI FR Waterside Dr.
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84319, -76.2828
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length845 ft (257.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,955 (2022)
Projected traffic10,154 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 264 Ebl Ramp over Main Street & Light Rail built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 264 Ebl Ramp over Main Street & Light Rail 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Is 264 Ebl Ramp over Main Street & Light Rail carry?

About 6,955 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Is 264 Ebl Ramp over Main Street & Light Rail?

The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 Ebl Ramp over Main Street & Light Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.