US Bridges

I-64 Ebl over France Swamp

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 1.50 MI to Route 30 · Structure no. 000000000010494

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,770
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ebl over France Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 Ebl over France Swamp in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 32,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,900 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 Ebl
CrossesFrance Swamp
Location1.50 MI to Route 30
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4012, -76.7812
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,770 (2022)
Projected traffic41,900 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I-64 Ebl over France Swamp built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 Ebl over France Swamp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 Ebl over France Swamp carry?

About 32,770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ebl over France Swamp?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns I-64 Ebl over France Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.