US Bridges

I-64 Ramp B (ebl) over Simpson Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · .28 to 64EBL & .03 to 269 · Structure no. 000000000001001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ramp B (ebl) over Simpson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Ramp B (ebl) over Simpson Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-64 Ramp B (ebl)
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location.28 to 64EBL & .03 to 269
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.81254, -79.67714
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic61 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Ramp B (ebl) over Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 Ramp B (ebl) over Simpson Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Ramp B (ebl) over Simpson Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is I-64 Ramp B (ebl) over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ramp B (ebl) over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.