US Bridges

Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 635

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 4.89 to 850 & 1.48 to 42 · Structure no. 000000000001021

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,236
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 635 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 635 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 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 4,236 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,723 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Route 0064
CrossesRTE 635
Location4.89 to 850 & 1.48 to 42
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates37.81806, -79.74145
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,236 (2022)
Projected traffic4,723 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 635 built?

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

What condition is Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 635 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 635 carry?

About 4,236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 635?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 635?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.