US Bridges

Wbl Route 0064 over Commercial Av & Smith Ck

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · .72 to Wacl & .83 to Eacl · Structure no. 000000000020119

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

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0064 over Commercial Av & Smith Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0064 over Commercial Av & Smith Ck 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 6,364 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,096 by 2042. The structure is 606 ft (184.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Route 0064
CrossesCommercial Av & Smith Ck
Location.72 to Wacl & .83 to Eacl
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates37.82791, -79.82989
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length606 ft (184.7 m)
Longest span241 ft (73.4 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 and waterway
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 Commercial Av & Smith Ck built?

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

What condition is Wbl Route 0064 over Commercial Av & Smith Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0064 over Commercial Av & Smith Ck carry?

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

How long is Wbl Route 0064 over Commercial Av & Smith Ck?

The structure is 606 ft (184.7 m) long with a longest span of 241 ft (73.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0064 over Commercial Av & Smith Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.