US Bridges

Is 264 Ebl Ramp over Holt ST & Light Rail

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.36 MI FR City Hall Ave. · Structure no. 000000000020973

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
650 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
46,140
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 Ebl Ramp over Holt ST & Light Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 Ebl Ramp over Holt ST & 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 46,140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 264 Ebl Ramp
CrossesHolt ST & Light Rail
Location0.36 MI FR City Hall Ave.
RouteCity Street 264
Coordinates36.84459, -76.27805
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.5 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length650 ft (198.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,140 (2018)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Holt ST & Light Rail built?

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

What condition is Is 264 Ebl Ramp over Holt ST & 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Is 264 Ebl Ramp over Holt ST & Light Rail carry?

About 46,140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Is 264 Ebl Ramp over Holt ST & Light Rail?

The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 Ebl Ramp over Holt ST & Light Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.