US Bridges

James Madison Hwy. over Route 64 Ebl & Wbl

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · 6.83 from 22 & .57 to 250 · Structure no. 000000000011409

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
308 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,728
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison Hwy. over Route 64 Ebl & Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Madison Hwy. over Route 64 Ebl & Wbl in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 12,728 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,584 by 2045. The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison Hwy.
CrossesRoute 64 Ebl & Wbl
Location6.83 from 22 & .57 to 250
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.97663, -78.21401
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 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
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length308 ft (94 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,728 (2022)
Projected traffic18,584 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Madison Hwy. over Route 64 Ebl & Wbl built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Madison Hwy. over Route 64 Ebl & Wbl 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 James Madison Hwy. over Route 64 Ebl & Wbl carry?

About 12,728 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Madison Hwy. over Route 64 Ebl & Wbl?

The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns James Madison Hwy. over Route 64 Ebl & Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.