US Bridges

Mlk Exp - Ramp En over Frederick Blvd

Good

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.3 MI FR I-264 · Structure no. 000000000030136

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
672 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,122
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Exp - Ramp En over Frederick Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk Exp - Ramp En over Frederick Blvd 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 4,122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,597 by 2042. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMlk Exp - Ramp En
CrossesFrederick Blvd
Location0.3 MI FR I-264
RouteInterstate 164
Coordinates36.82155, -76.33292
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length672 ft (204.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,122 (2022)
Projected traffic4,597 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mlk Exp - Ramp En over Frederick Blvd built?

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

What condition is Mlk Exp - Ramp En over Frederick Blvd 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 En over Frederick Blvd carry?

About 4,122 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mlk Exp - Ramp En over Frederick Blvd?

The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Exp - Ramp En over Frederick Blvd?

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