US Bridges

Interstate 64 -Ebl over RTE 637 - Dick Woods RD

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 6.98 FR 250 W/3.82 to 29 · Structure no. 000000000000572

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,955
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 64 -Ebl over RTE 637 - Dick Woods RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 64 -Ebl over RTE 637 - Dick Woods 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 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 21,955 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,451 by 2045. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 64 -Ebl
CrossesRTE 637 - Dick Woods RD
Location6.98 FR 250 W/3.82 to 29
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03394, -78.60272
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,955 (2022)
Projected traffic28,451 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 637 - Dick Woods RD built?

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

What condition is Interstate 64 -Ebl over RTE 637 - Dick Woods 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 -Ebl over RTE 637 - Dick Woods RD carry?

About 21,955 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 64 -Ebl over RTE 637 - Dick Woods RD?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 64 -Ebl over RTE 637 - Dick Woods RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.