US Bridges

Interstate 64 -Ebl over RTE 250-ROCKFISH Gap Tk

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 6.06NELSON C L/7.04 TO637 · Structure no. 000000000000546

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,662
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 64 -Ebl over RTE 250-ROCKFISH Gap Tk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 64 -Ebl over RTE 250-ROCKFISH Gap Tk 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 19,662 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,870 by 2045. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 64 -Ebl
CrossesRTE 250-ROCKFISH Gap Tk
Location6.06NELSON C L/7.04 TO637
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.04465, -78.72634
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,662 (2022)
Projected traffic27,870 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 -Ebl over RTE 250-ROCKFISH Gap Tk built?

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

What condition is Interstate 64 -Ebl over RTE 250-ROCKFISH Gap Tk 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 -Ebl over RTE 250-ROCKFISH Gap Tk carry?

About 19,662 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 64 -Ebl over RTE 250-ROCKFISH Gap Tk?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 64 -Ebl over RTE 250-ROCKFISH Gap Tk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.