US Bridges

Homestead Road over I-64 Ebl

Fair

New Kent County, Virginia · 1.15 FR 672 & 1.20 to 632 · Structure no. 000000000012727

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead Road over I-64 Ebl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Homestead Road over I-64 Ebl 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 227 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHomestead Road
CrossesI-64 Ebl
Location1.15 FR 672 & 1.20 to 632
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyNew Kent County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.45964, -76.88321
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2014)
Projected traffic227 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Homestead Road over I-64 Ebl built?

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

What condition is Homestead Road over I-64 Ebl 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 Homestead Road over I-64 Ebl carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Homestead Road over I-64 Ebl?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead Road over I-64 Ebl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.