US Bridges

Black Cat Road over Interstate 64 Ebl & Wbl

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.42 FR 250/0.13 to F-181 · Structure no. 000000000000657

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
384 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,888
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Cat Road over Interstate 64 Ebl & Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Cat Road over Interstate 64 Ebl & Wbl 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 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 8,888 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,976 by 2042. The structure is 384 ft (116.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Cat Road
CrossesInterstate 64 Ebl & Wbl
Location0.42 FR 250/0.13 to F-181
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.99689, -78.3373
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length384 ft (116.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,888 (2022)
Projected traffic12,976 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$600 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Cat Road over Interstate 64 Ebl & Wbl built?

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

What condition is Black Cat Road over Interstate 64 Ebl & Wbl 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 2022.

How much traffic does Black Cat Road over Interstate 64 Ebl & Wbl carry?

About 8,888 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Black Cat Road over Interstate 64 Ebl & Wbl?

The structure is 384 ft (116.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Black Cat Road over Interstate 64 Ebl & Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.