FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Ramp A/220NBL

Carrying Ramp A/220NBL over Norfolk Southern RR

0.05 Rt 40; 0.15 Rt 220, Franklin, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
66 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Ramp A/220NBL

The Ramp A/220NBL bridge in Franklin, Virginia carries Ramp A/220NBL over Norfolk Southern RR. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 51.2 meters (168 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,004 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 66.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Ramp A/220NBL compares

▲ 20.2
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Virginia bridges
174
Bridges in Franklin · 4 in Poor condition
Ramp A/220NBL 66.2 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
66.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
51.2 m (168 ft)
Deck Width
10.0 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,004 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000025586

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Ramp A/220NBL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Ramp A/220NBL against other structures in Franklin and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Ramp A/220NBL?

Ramp A/220NBL in Franklin, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Ramp A/220NBL inspected?

Ramp A/220NBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,004 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Ramp A/220NBL is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Ramp A/220NBL?

Ramp A/220NBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 66.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Ramp A/220NBL?

Ramp A/220NBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Ramp A/220NBL and does age affect safety?

Ramp A/220NBL was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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