US Bridges

Mlk Exp - Ramp N over Pond

Good

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.38 MI FR I-264 WB · Structure no. 000000000030134

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,098
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Exp - Ramp N over Pond is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk Exp - Ramp N over Pond in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 24,098 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,646 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMlk Exp - Ramp N
CrossesPond
Location0.38 MI FR I-264 WB
Coordinates36.83285, -76.32665
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,098 (2014)
Projected traffic32,646 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Mlk Exp - Ramp N over Pond built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mlk Exp - Ramp N over Pond 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mlk Exp - Ramp N over Pond carry?

About 24,098 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mlk Exp - Ramp N over Pond?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Exp - Ramp N over Pond?

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