US Bridges

Ramp "a" of 164 over Rte. 58 Eb&wb & Pmt

Good

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.0TO 164 WB/0.1FR RR Ave · Structure no. 000000000028350

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
466 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp "a" of 164 over Rte. 58 Eb&wb & Pmt is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp "a" of 164 over Rte. 58 Eb&wb & Pmt in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp "a" of 164
CrossesRte. 58 Eb&wb & Pmt
Location0.0TO 164 WB/0.1FR RR Ave
RouteCity Street 164
Coordinates36.85077, -76.32934
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length466 ft (142 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2006)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks20%
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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Ramp "a" of 164 over Rte. 58 Eb&wb & Pmt built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp "a" of 164 over Rte. 58 Eb&wb & Pmt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp "a" of 164 over Rte. 58 Eb&wb & Pmt carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ramp "a" of 164 over Rte. 58 Eb&wb & Pmt?

The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp "a" of 164 over Rte. 58 Eb&wb & Pmt?

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