US Bridges

Interstate 64 -Wbl over Rivanna Rv & Bbx. Trans.

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.59 FR 20 / 1.06 to 250E · Structure no. 000000000000535

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,142 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
22,207
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 64 -Wbl over Rivanna Rv & Bbx. Trans. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 64 -Wbl over Rivanna Rv & Bbx. Trans. 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 5 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 1,142 ft (348.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 64 -Wbl
CrossesRivanna Rv & Bbx. Trans.
Location1.59 FR 20 / 1.06 to 250E
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.01692, -78.45144
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,142 ft (348.1 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$175 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 64 -Wbl over Rivanna Rv & Bbx. Trans. built?

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

What condition is Interstate 64 -Wbl over Rivanna Rv & Bbx. Trans. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 64 -Wbl over Rivanna Rv & Bbx. Trans. carry?

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

How long is Interstate 64 -Wbl over Rivanna Rv & Bbx. Trans.?

The structure is 1,142 ft (348.1 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 64 -Wbl over Rivanna Rv & Bbx. Trans.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.