US Bridges

Wbl I-64 over Fairfield Ave

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .5 Ecl Rich .2 Wcl Rich · Structure no. 000000000021437

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,876
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl I-64 over Fairfield Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl I-64 over Fairfield Ave 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 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 39,876 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43,617 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl I-64
CrossesFairfield Ave
Location.5 Ecl Rich .2 Wcl Rich
RouteInterstate 64
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54919, -77.39802
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating88 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 length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,876 (2022)
Projected traffic43,617 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl I-64 over Fairfield Ave built?

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

What condition is Wbl I-64 over Fairfield 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl I-64 over Fairfield Ave carry?

About 39,876 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wbl I-64 over Fairfield Ave?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl I-64 over Fairfield Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.