Interstate 64 -Ebl over Mechunk Creek
FairAlbemarle County, Virginia · 0.95 FR 616/0.29 Fluv Cl · Structure no. 000000000000544
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,719
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 64 -Ebl over Mechunk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 64 -Ebl over Mechunk Creek 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 18,719 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,330 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 64 -Ebl over Mechunk Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 64 -Ebl over Mechunk Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 64 -Ebl over Mechunk Creek carry?
About 18,719 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 64 -Ebl over Mechunk Creek?
The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 64 -Ebl over Mechunk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.