US Bridges

Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 250

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 3.12 Rt 624 -0.12 Nels CO · Structure no. 000000000001753

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 250 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 250 in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 53 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 19,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,679 by 2045. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Route 0064
CrossesRTE 250
Location3.12 Rt 624 -0.12 Nels CO
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03265, -78.86001
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,180 (2022)
Projected traffic27,679 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 250 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 250 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 250 carry?

About 19,180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 250?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 250?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.