US Bridges

64 Wbl over Beaverdam Road

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · .78FR.ALB CO &.73TOLOUISA · Structure no. 000000000007669

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,480
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

64 Wbl over Beaverdam Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 64 Wbl over Beaverdam Road in Fluvanna 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 5 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 19,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,805 by 2045. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries64 Wbl
CrossesBeaverdam Road
Location.78FR.ALB CO &.73TOLOUISA
RouteInterstate 64
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.99711, -78.30075
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,480 (2022)
Projected traffic27,805 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 64 Wbl over Beaverdam Road built?

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

What condition is 64 Wbl over Beaverdam Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 64 Wbl over Beaverdam Road carry?

About 19,480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 64 Wbl over Beaverdam Road?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 64 Wbl over Beaverdam Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.