US Bridges

Interstate 64 -Wbl over Route 250 (richmond Rd)

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 2.68 FR 20 / 5.39 to 616 · Structure no. 000000000000532

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,207
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 64 -Wbl over Route 250 (richmond Rd) is a steel frame carrying Interstate 64 -Wbl over Route 250 (richmond Rd) in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 22,207 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,422 by 2045. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 64 -Wbl
CrossesRoute 250 (richmond Rd)
Location2.68 FR 20 / 5.39 to 616
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.02055, -78.43086
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,207 (2022)
Projected traffic32,422 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 64 -Wbl over Route 250 (richmond Rd) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 64 -Wbl over Route 250 (richmond Rd) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 64 -Wbl over Route 250 (richmond Rd) carry?

About 22,207 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 64 -Wbl over Route 250 (richmond Rd)?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 64 -Wbl over Route 250 (richmond Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.