US Bridges

Interstate 64 -Wbl over Buckingham Branch RR

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.95 FR NELC/L&4.14TO 250 · Structure no. 000000000000509

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,623
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 64 -Wbl over Buckingham Branch RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 64 -Wbl over Buckingham Branch RR in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 18,623 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,260 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 64 -Wbl
CrossesBuckingham Branch RR
Location1.95 FR NELC/L&4.14TO 250
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.04357, -78.79951
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,623 (2022)
Projected traffic23,260 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Interstate 64 -Wbl over Buckingham Branch RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 64 -Wbl over Buckingham Branch RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 64 -Wbl over Buckingham Branch RR carry?

About 18,623 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 64 -Wbl over Buckingham Branch RR?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 64 -Wbl over Buckingham Branch RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.