US Bridges

Interstate 64 -Wbl over Moores Crk/Norfolk So.Rr

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.23 FR 29 / 1.61 to 631 · Structure no. 000000000000563

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
395 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,745
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 64 -Wbl over Moores Crk/Norfolk So.Rr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 64 -Wbl over Moores Crk/Norfolk So.Rr 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 26,745 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,981 by 2042. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 64 -Wbl
CrossesMoores Crk/Norfolk So.Rr
Location0.23 FR 29 / 1.61 to 631
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.01943, -78.53411
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,745 (2022)
Projected traffic38,981 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 64 -Wbl over Moores Crk/Norfolk So.Rr built?

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

What condition is Interstate 64 -Wbl over Moores Crk/Norfolk So.Rr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 64 -Wbl over Moores Crk/Norfolk So.Rr carry?

About 26,745 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 64 -Wbl over Moores Crk/Norfolk So.Rr?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 64 -Wbl over Moores Crk/Norfolk So.Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.