US Bridges

Wbl Route 0064 over Sioux Avenue

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.47 Wcl Cf - 1.08 Ecl Cf · Structure no. 000000000020115

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,364
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0064 over Sioux Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0064 over Sioux Avenue 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 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 6,364 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,096 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Route 0064
CrossesSioux Avenue
Location0.47 Wcl Cf - 1.08 Ecl Cf
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.82518, -79.83204
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (79 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,364 (2022)
Projected traffic7,096 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
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$145 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0064 over Sioux Avenue built?

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

What condition is Wbl Route 0064 over Sioux Avenue 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0064 over Sioux Avenue carry?

About 6,364 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0064 over Sioux Avenue?

The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0064 over Sioux Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.