US Bridges

Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 22 & Bbx. Railway

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 2.21 FR 250 / 3.19 to 616 · Structure no. 000000000000538

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
364 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,145
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 22 & Bbx. Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 22 & Bbx. Railway 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 22,145 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,993 by 2045. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 64 -Wbl
CrossesRTE 22 & Bbx. Railway
Location2.21 FR 250 / 3.19 to 616
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.01499, -78.39143
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,145 (2022)
Projected traffic31,993 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 RTE 22 & Bbx. Railway built?

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

What condition is Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 22 & Bbx. Railway 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 RTE 22 & Bbx. Railway carry?

About 22,145 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 22 & Bbx. Railway?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 22 & Bbx. Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.