US Bridges

Jefferson Ave over Route 64

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · .1 Jksn ST & .3 to N Acl · Structure no. 000000000020104

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
977
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Ave over Route 64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Ave over Route 64 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 977 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,089 by 2045. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Ave
CrossesRoute 64
Location.1 Jksn ST & .3 to N Acl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.82969, -79.82022
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic977 (2022)
Projected traffic1,089 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$190 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Ave over Route 64 built?

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

What condition is Jefferson Ave over Route 64 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 Jefferson Ave over Route 64 carry?

About 977 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jefferson Ave over Route 64?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Ave over Route 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.