US Bridges

Route 30 Ebl over I-64

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 1.67 MI FR Route 60 · Structure no. 000000000010470

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
443 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,343
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 30 Ebl over I-64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 30 Ebl over I-64 in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,343 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,802 by 2045. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 30 Ebl
CrossesI-64
Location1.67 MI FR Route 60
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates37.42176, -76.82474
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length443 ft (135 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,343 (2022)
Projected traffic7,802 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 SystemNo

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 Route 30 Ebl over I-64 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 30 Ebl over I-64 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 30 Ebl over I-64 carry?

About 5,343 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 30 Ebl over I-64?

The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 30 Ebl over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.