US Bridges

Route 601 over Is 64

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 0.50 MI to Int RTE 30 · Structure no. 000000000010518

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
411 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,339
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 601 over Is 64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 601 over Is 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 1,339 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2045. The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 601
CrossesIs 64
Location0.50 MI to Int RTE 30
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42588, -76.83674
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length411 ft (125.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,339 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 601 over Is 64 built?

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

What condition is Route 601 over Is 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 601 over Is 64 carry?

About 1,339 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Route 601 over Is 64?

The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route 601 over Is 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.