US Bridges

Is 264 Wbl Ramp over Ditch

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · 0.25 MI to St. Pauls Blvd · Structure no. 000000000020977

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
46,140
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 Wbl Ramp over Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 Wbl Ramp over Ditch in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1972, 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 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 14,700 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 264 Wbl Ramp
CrossesDitch
Location0.25 MI to St. Pauls Blvd
RouteInterstate 264
CountyNorfolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84493, -76.28001
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,140 (2018)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Wbl Ramp over Ditch built?

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

What condition is Is 264 Wbl Ramp over Ditch 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 Wbl Ramp over Ditch carry?

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

How long is Is 264 Wbl Ramp over Ditch?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 Wbl Ramp over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.