US Bridges

Is 264 Ebl Ramp over SR 337 Portsmouth Blvd

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.37FR.RTE337 0.21FRI-264 · Structure no. 000000000021227

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,405
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 Ebl Ramp over SR 337 Portsmouth Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 Ebl Ramp over SR 337 Portsmouth Blvd in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 1,405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,567 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 264 Ebl Ramp
CrossesSR 337 Portsmouth Blvd
Location0.37FR.RTE337 0.21FRI-264
RouteInterstate 264
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81513, -76.34569
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,405 (2022)
Projected traffic1,567 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Ebl Ramp over SR 337 Portsmouth Blvd built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 264 Ebl Ramp over SR 337 Portsmouth Blvd 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 2024.

How much traffic does Is 264 Ebl Ramp over SR 337 Portsmouth Blvd carry?

About 1,405 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 264 Ebl Ramp over SR 337 Portsmouth Blvd?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 Ebl Ramp over SR 337 Portsmouth Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.