US Bridges

Interstate 264 over CSX Transp & Wbl 0N-RAMP

Fair

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.43 MI to Downtown Tun · Structure no. 000000000021242

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
434 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
71,623
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 264 over CSX Transp & Wbl 0N-RAMP is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 264 over CSX Transp & Wbl 0N-RAMP in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 71,623 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,860 by 2042. The structure is 434 ft (132.2 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 264
CrossesCSX Transp & Wbl 0N-RAMP
Location0.43 MI to Downtown Tun
RouteInterstate 264
CountyPortsmouth city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82911, -76.30974
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length434 ft (132.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,623 (2022)
Projected traffic79,860 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 264 over CSX Transp & Wbl 0N-RAMP built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 264 over CSX Transp & Wbl 0N-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 Interstate 264 over CSX Transp & Wbl 0N-RAMP carry?

About 71,623 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 264 over CSX Transp & Wbl 0N-RAMP?

The structure is 434 ft (132.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 264 over CSX Transp & Wbl 0N-RAMP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).