US Bridges

Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 29 -Monacan Trail RD

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 3.84 FR 637 / 1.85 to 631 · Structure no. 000000000000560

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,845
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 29 -Monacan Trail RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 29 -Monacan Trail RD in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 21,845 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,894 by 2045. The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 64 -Wbl
CrossesRTE 29 -Monacan Trail RD
Location3.84 FR 637 / 1.85 to 631
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.02098, -78.53722
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (83 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,845 (2022)
Projected traffic31,894 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 29 -Monacan Trail RD built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 29 -Monacan Trail RD 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 -Wbl over RTE 29 -Monacan Trail RD carry?

About 21,845 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 29 -Monacan Trail RD?

The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 29 -Monacan Trail RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.