US Bridges

Route 30 Sbl over I-64

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 3.24 MI FR Route 60 · Structure no. 000000000010474

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,748
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 30 Sbl over I-64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 30 Sbl over I-64 in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6,748 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,852 by 2045. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoute 30 Sbl
CrossesI-64
Location3.24 MI FR Route 60
RouteState Highway 30
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38486, -76.76312
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,748 (2022)
Projected traffic9,852 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$800 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 30 Sbl over I-64 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 30 Sbl 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 Sbl over I-64 carry?

About 6,748 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 30 Sbl over I-64?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Route 30 Sbl over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.