US Bridges

Zion Road over Route 64 Ebl & Wbl

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · .40 from 676 & .10 to 600 · Structure no. 000000000011491

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
404 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,588
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zion Road over Route 64 Ebl & Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zion Road 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 6 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 1,588 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,318 by 2045. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesZion Road
CrossesRoute 64 Ebl & Wbl
Location.40 from 676 & .10 to 600
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.99097, -78.24479
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,588 (2022)
Projected traffic2,318 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Zion Road over Route 64 Ebl & Wbl built?

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

What condition is Zion Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Zion Road over Route 64 Ebl & Wbl carry?

About 1,588 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Zion Road over Route 64 Ebl & Wbl?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Zion Road over Route 64 Ebl & Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.