US Bridges

Is 264 Wbl Ramp E over Adj to Mainline Br 2806

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · Downtown Tunnel Inter. · Structure no. 000000000020978

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,140
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 Wbl Ramp E over Adj to Mainline Br 2806 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 Wbl Ramp E over Adj to Mainline Br 2806 in Norfolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 9,140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIs 264 Wbl Ramp E
CrossesAdj to Mainline Br 2806
LocationDowntown Tunnel Inter.
RouteState Highway 264
Coordinates36.84467, -76.28047
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,140 (2014)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E over Adj to Mainline Br 2806 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 264 Wbl Ramp E over Adj to Mainline Br 2806 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Is 264 Wbl Ramp E over Adj to Mainline Br 2806 carry?

About 9,140 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Is 264 Wbl Ramp E over Adj to Mainline Br 2806?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 Wbl Ramp E over Adj to Mainline Br 2806?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.