US Bridges

Wbl Route 0064 over South River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.67 Rt 340 - 0.40 Rt 624 · Structure no. 000000000001749

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
452 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,468
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0064 over South River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0064 over South River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 21,468 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,584 by 2045. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Route 0064
CrossesSouth River
Location1.67 Rt 340 - 0.40 Rt 624
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.05069, -78.91264
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,468 (2022)
Projected traffic30,584 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0064 over South River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 0064 over South River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0064 over South River carry?

About 21,468 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0064 over South River?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0064 over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.