US Bridges

Dry Bridge Road over Interstate 64 Ebl & Wbl

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.20 FR 1620&0.54 to 637 · Structure no. 000000000000795

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
341 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
987
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Bridge Road over Interstate 64 Ebl & Wbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Bridge 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 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 987 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,461 by 2042. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Bridge Road
CrossesInterstate 64 Ebl & Wbl
Location0.20 FR 1620&0.54 to 637
RouteCounty Highway 708
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03344, -78.63669
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2021)
Projected traffic1,461 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Bridge Road over Interstate 64 Ebl & Wbl built?

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

What condition is Dry Bridge 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Bridge Road over Interstate 64 Ebl & Wbl carry?

About 987 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Dry Bridge Road over Interstate 64 Ebl & Wbl?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Bridge Road over Interstate 64 Ebl & Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.