US Bridges

Interstate 64 Wbl over Rte. 197 (laburnum Ave.)

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 3.35 FR 95N & .59 to 195S · Structure no. 000000000021421

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,685
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 64 Wbl over Rte. 197 (laburnum Ave.) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 64 Wbl over Rte. 197 (laburnum Ave.) 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 37,685 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41,989 by 2045. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 64 Wbl
CrossesRte. 197 (laburnum Ave.)
Location3.35 FR 95N & .59 to 195S
RouteInterstate 64
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.58421, -77.46944
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,685 (2022)
Projected traffic41,989 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Interstate 64 Wbl over Rte. 197 (laburnum Ave.) built?

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

What condition is Interstate 64 Wbl over Rte. 197 (laburnum Ave.) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 64 Wbl over Rte. 197 (laburnum Ave.) carry?

About 37,685 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Interstate 64 Wbl over Rte. 197 (laburnum Ave.)?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 64 Wbl over Rte. 197 (laburnum Ave.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.