US Bridges

Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 781 - Sunset Avenue

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.82 FR 29 / 1.02 to 631 · Structure no. 000000000000566

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

About this bridge

Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 781 - Sunset Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 781 - Sunset Avenue 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,745 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,981 by 2045. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 64 -Wbl
CrossesRTE 781 - Sunset Avenue
Location0.82 FR 29 / 1.02 to 631
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.01343, -78.52665
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,745 (2022)
Projected traffic38,981 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 -Wbl over RTE 781 - Sunset Avenue built?

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

What condition is Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 781 - Sunset Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 781 - Sunset Avenue carry?

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

How long is Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 781 - Sunset Avenue?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 64 -Wbl over RTE 781 - Sunset Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.