US Bridges

Va Beach Blvd over Is 264 Wbl Ramp

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.32 Miles from Route 279 · Structure no. 000000000022255

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Va Beach Blvd over Is 264 Wbl Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Va Beach Blvd over Is 264 Wbl Ramp in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 28,404 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,647 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVa Beach Blvd
CrossesIs 264 Wbl Ramp
Location0.32 Miles from Route 279
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84277, -76.04327
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,404 (2022)
Projected traffic29,647 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$310 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Va Beach Blvd over Is 264 Wbl Ramp built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Va Beach Blvd over Is 264 Wbl 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Va Beach Blvd over Is 264 Wbl Ramp carry?

About 28,404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Va Beach Blvd over Is 264 Wbl Ramp?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Va Beach Blvd over Is 264 Wbl Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.