US Bridges

Eltham Road Nbl over RTE I-64 Wbl

Fair

New Kent County, Virginia · .08 FR 64EB & .60 to 632 · Structure no. 000000000012633

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eltham Road Nbl over RTE I-64 Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eltham Road Nbl over RTE I-64 Wbl in New Kent 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,241 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEltham Road Nbl
CrossesRTE I-64 Wbl
Location.08 FR 64EB & .60 to 632
RouteInterstate 33
CountyNew Kent County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.47882, -76.91714
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2022)
Projected traffic3,241 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eltham Road Nbl over RTE I-64 Wbl built?

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

What condition is Eltham Road Nbl over RTE I-64 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Eltham Road Nbl over RTE I-64 Wbl carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Eltham Road Nbl over RTE I-64 Wbl?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Eltham Road Nbl over RTE I-64 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.