US Bridges

Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 42

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 1.44 Rt 60W - 6.27 Rt 269 · Structure no. 000000000001015

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,929
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 42 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 42 in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,929 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,381 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Route 0064
CrossesRTE 42
Location1.44 Rt 60W - 6.27 Rt 269
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.83134, -79.76215
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,929 (2022)
Projected traffic4,381 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 42 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 42 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 RTE 42 carry?

About 3,929 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 42?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 42?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.