US Bridges

Is 264 over Is 264 Ebl on Ramp

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.80MI to SR 337 & US 460 · Structure no. 000000000021235

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,463
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 264 over Is 264 Ebl on Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 264 over Is 264 Ebl on Ramp 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 50,463 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,266 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 126 ft wide.

CarriesIs 264
CrossesIs 264 Ebl on Ramp
Location0.80MI to SR 337 & US 460
RouteInterstate 264
Coordinates36.82156, -76.33607
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,463 (2022)
Projected traffic56,266 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 over Is 264 Ebl on Ramp built?

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

What condition is Is 264 over Is 264 Ebl on Ramp 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 over Is 264 Ebl on Ramp carry?

About 50,463 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 264 over Is 264 Ebl on Ramp?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Is 264 over Is 264 Ebl on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.