US Bridges

Ebl Route 0064 over Rt 18

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.77 Wcl COV&0.63 Ecl Cov · Structure no. 000000000020163

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,231
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 0064 over Rt 18 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Route 0064 over Rt 18 in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,231 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,948 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 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
CrossesRt 18
Location0.77 Wcl COV&0.63 Ecl Cov
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.77183, -79.98557
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,231 (2022)
Projected traffic6,948 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 Rt 18 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Route 0064 over Rt 18 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ebl Route 0064 over Rt 18 carry?

About 6,231 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Route 0064 over Rt 18?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 0064 over Rt 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.