US Bridges

Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 81

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 81 - 4.25 Rt 608 · Structure no. 000000000001741

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
370 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,256
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 81 in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 11,256 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,550 by 2045. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWbl Route 0064
CrossesRTE 81
Location0.40 Rt 81 - 4.25 Rt 608
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.12106, -79.04829
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,256 (2022)
Projected traffic12,550 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 81 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 81 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 81 carry?

About 11,256 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 81?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.