US Bridges

Wbl I-64 over NS Railway

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .69 FR Labur AV&1.5 to 33 · Structure no. 000000000009809

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
377 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
31,697
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl I-64 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl I-64 over NS Railway in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 31,697 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35,342 by 2042. The structure is 377 ft (114.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl I-64
CrossesNS Railway
Location.69 FR Labur AV&1.5 to 33
RouteInterstate 64
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.5301, -77.37339
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length377 ft (114.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,697 (2022)
Projected traffic35,342 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 I-64 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl I-64 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl I-64 over NS Railway carry?

About 31,697 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wbl I-64 over NS Railway?

The structure is 377 ft (114.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl I-64 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.