US Bridges

Wbl I-64 over RTE 250

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 2.81 FR 73 & .79 to 295 · Structure no. 000000000009794

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,133
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl I-64 over RTE 250 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl I-64 over RTE 250 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 33,133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48,374 by 2045. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl I-64
CrossesRTE 250
Location2.81 FR 73 & .79 to 295
RouteInterstate 64
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.64861, -77.59404
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,133 (2022)
Projected traffic48,374 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl I-64 over RTE 250 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl I-64 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 I-64 over RTE 250 carry?

About 33,133 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wbl I-64 over RTE 250?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl I-64 over RTE 250?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.