US Bridges

Ebl I-64 over Chickahominy River

Fair

New Kent County, Virginia · .0 FR NKCL&.0 to Henr Cl · Structure no. 000000000012702

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,435
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl I-64 over Chickahominy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl I-64 over Chickahominy River in New Kent County, Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 59 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 39,435 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,563 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEbl I-64
CrossesChickahominy River
Location.0 FR NKCL&.0 to Henr Cl
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates37.51741, -77.20976
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,435 (2022)
Projected traffic55,563 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl I-64 over Chickahominy River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Ebl I-64 over Chickahominy River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ebl I-64 over Chickahominy River carry?

About 39,435 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl I-64 over Chickahominy River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl I-64 over Chickahominy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.