US Bridges

Mlk Exp - Ramp S over Pond

Good

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.38 MI FR I-264 WB · Structure no. 000000000030135

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
415 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,665
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Exp - Ramp S over Pond is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk Exp - Ramp S 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,665 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,093 by 2042. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMlk Exp - Ramp S
CrossesPond
Location0.38 MI FR I-264 WB
RouteCity Street 16
Coordinates36.8325, -76.32708
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,665 (2014)
Projected traffic13,093 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
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 S over Pond built?

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

What condition is Mlk Exp - Ramp S 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 S over Pond carry?

About 9,665 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mlk Exp - Ramp S over Pond?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Exp - Ramp S over Pond?

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