US Bridges

IS64 & FR137 over Branch Skimino Creek

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 0.2 MI from York CO Line · Structure no. 000000000010488

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,510
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IS64 & FR137 over Branch Skimino Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IS64 & FR137 over Branch Skimino Creek in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 70,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,619 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIS64 & FR137
CrossesBranch Skimino Creek
Location0.2 MI from York CO Line
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36691, -76.74768
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,510 (2022)
Projected traffic78,619 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IS64 & FR137 over Branch Skimino Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is IS64 & FR137 over Branch Skimino Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IS64 & FR137 over Branch Skimino Creek carry?

About 70,510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IS64 & FR137 over Branch Skimino Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IS64 & FR137 over Branch Skimino Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.