US Bridges

Wbl Route 0064 over CSX Railway

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · .72TO60 & 159 & 4.05TO154 · Structure no. 000000000000963

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,674
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0064 over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0064 over CSX Railway in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,674 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,562 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Route 0064
CrossesCSX Railway
Location.72TO60 & 159 & 4.05TO154
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.80088, -80.05506
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,674 (2022)
Projected traffic5,562 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$435 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0064 over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 0064 over CSX Railway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0064 over CSX Railway carry?

About 4,674 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0064 over CSX Railway?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0064 over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.