US Bridges

Emmaus Church Road over Rtes I 64 & 33

Poor

New Kent County, Virginia · 1.45 FR 662 & 1.15 to 610 · Structure no. 000000000012704

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
495 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,806
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmaus Church Road over Rtes I 64 & 33 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emmaus Church Road over Rtes I 64 & 33 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,806 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,921 by 2045. The structure is 495 ft (151 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesEmmaus Church Road
CrossesRtes I 64 & 33
Location1.45 FR 662 & 1.15 to 610
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates37.5039, -77.08612
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length495 ft (151 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,806 (2022)
Projected traffic4,921 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$155 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Emmaus Church Road over Rtes I 64 & 33 built?

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

What condition is Emmaus Church Road over Rtes I 64 & 33 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Emmaus Church Road over Rtes I 64 & 33 carry?

About 4,806 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Emmaus Church Road over Rtes I 64 & 33?

The structure is 495 ft (151 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Emmaus Church Road over Rtes I 64 & 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.