US Bridges

Ebl Route 0064 over Jackson River

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.34 to 60 & 0.64 to Wcl · Structure no. 000000000000992

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
652 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,015
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 0064 over Jackson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Route 0064 over Jackson River in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,015 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,707 by 2042. The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Route 0064
CrossesJackson River
Location0.34 to 60 & 0.64 to Wcl
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.81268, -79.8463
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length652 ft (198.7 m)
Longest span255 ft (77.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,015 (2022)
Projected traffic6,707 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$180 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Route 0064 over Jackson River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Route 0064 over Jackson River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ebl Route 0064 over Jackson River carry?

About 6,015 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Route 0064 over Jackson River?

The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long with a longest span of 255 ft (77.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 0064 over Jackson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.