US Bridges

US 460 Alt Ramp over East Street

Fair

Norfolk city, Virginia · Ramp to Waterside Drive · Structure no. 000000000021032

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
788 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,225
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 460 Alt Ramp over East Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 460 Alt Ramp over East Street 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 4,225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2042. The structure is 788 ft (240.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 460 Alt Ramp
CrossesEast Street
LocationRamp to Waterside Drive
RouteInterstate 460
Coordinates36.84496, -76.28367
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length788 ft (240.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,225 (1990)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 460 Alt Ramp over East Street built?

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

What condition is US 460 Alt Ramp over East Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 460 Alt Ramp over East Street carry?

About 4,225 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 460 Alt Ramp over East Street?

The structure is 788 ft (240.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 460 Alt Ramp over East Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.