US Bridges

Ebl Route 0064 over NS Railway

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.85 Rt 340 - 0.20 Rt 624 · Structure no. 000000000022305

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,185
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 0064 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Route 0064 over NS Railway 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 20,185 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,433 by 2045. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Route 0064
CrossesNS Railway
Location1.85 Rt 340 - 0.20 Rt 624
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.04898, -78.91003
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 inspectionApril 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,185 (2022)
Projected traffic29,433 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$135 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Route 0064 over NS Railway built?

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

What condition is Ebl Route 0064 over NS Railway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ebl Route 0064 over NS Railway carry?

About 20,185 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Route 0064 over NS Railway?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 0064 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.