US Bridges

Ebl Ferrell Parkwy over Salem Road

Good

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 0.35MI165/1.0MIPLES Valrd · Structure no. 000000000023667

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,543
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Ferrell Parkwy over Salem Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Ferrell Parkwy over Salem Road in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 17,543 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,614 by 2045. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Ferrell Parkwy
CrossesSalem Road
Location0.35MI165/1.0MIPLES Valrd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7972, -76.12911
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,543 (2022)
Projected traffic25,614 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
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 Ebl Ferrell Parkwy over Salem Road built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Ferrell Parkwy over Salem Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ebl Ferrell Parkwy over Salem Road carry?

About 17,543 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ebl Ferrell Parkwy over Salem Road?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Ferrell Parkwy over Salem Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.