US Bridges

Wbl I-64 over Good Hope Road

Fair

New Kent County, Virginia · .71 FR 33 & 4.95 to 155 · Structure no. 000000000012667

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,439
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl I-64 over Good Hope Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl I-64 over Good Hope Road 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 32,439 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,825 by 2045. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl I-64
CrossesGood Hope Road
Location.71 FR 33 & 4.95 to 155
RouteInterstate 64
CountyNew Kent County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48299, -76.9352
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
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,439 (2022)
Projected traffic46,825 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 SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$170 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl I-64 over Good Hope Road built?

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

What condition is Wbl I-64 over Good Hope Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl I-64 over Good Hope Road carry?

About 32,439 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl I-64 over Good Hope Road?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl I-64 over Good Hope Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.