US Bridges

Wbl I-64 over Wahrani Swamp

Fair

New Kent County, Virginia · 3.04 FR 33 & 0.78 Toj Cty · Structure no. 000000000012676

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,157
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl I-64 over Wahrani Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl I-64 over Wahrani Swamp in New Kent County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 29,157 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,569 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 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
CrossesWahrani Swamp
Location3.04 FR 33 & 0.78 Toj Cty
RouteInterstate 64
CountyNew Kent County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.45377, -76.87121
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,157 (2022)
Projected traffic42,569 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$235 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl I-64 over Wahrani Swamp built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl I-64 over Wahrani Swamp 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 Wbl I-64 over Wahrani Swamp carry?

About 29,157 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl I-64 over Wahrani Swamp?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl I-64 over Wahrani Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.