US Bridges

Interstate 64 -Ebl over Stockton Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.88 FR 250W/6.10 to 637 · Structure no. 000000000000550

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
392 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,662
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 64 -Ebl over Stockton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 64 -Ebl over Stockton 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 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 392 ft (119.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 64 -Ebl
CrossesStockton Creek
Location0.88 FR 250W/6.10 to 637
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03922, -78.71177
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length392 ft (119.4 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$460 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 64 -Ebl over Stockton Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 64 -Ebl over Stockton 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 64 -Ebl over Stockton Creek carry?

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

How long is Interstate 64 -Ebl over Stockton Creek?

The structure is 392 ft (119.4 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 64 -Ebl over Stockton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.