US Bridges

Ropers Church RD over RTE I 64 Wbl

Fair

New Kent County, Virginia · .61 to James City Cl · Structure no. 000000000012733

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ropers Church RD over RTE I 64 Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ropers Church RD over RTE I 64 Wbl 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 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 169 vehicles a day, projected to reach 254 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRopers Church RD
CrossesRTE I 64 Wbl
Location.61 to James City Cl
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyNew Kent County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44853, -76.86394
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2020)
Projected traffic254 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ropers Church RD over RTE I 64 Wbl built?

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

What condition is Ropers Church RD over RTE I 64 Wbl 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 Ropers Church RD over RTE I 64 Wbl carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ropers Church RD over RTE I 64 Wbl?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ropers Church RD over RTE I 64 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.