US Bridges

N Lee HWY Sbl over RTE I 64

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.19 to 39 & 0.23 to 9364 · Structure no. 000000000015168

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,376
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lee HWY Sbl over RTE I 64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Lee HWY Sbl over RTE I 64 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 3,376 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,929 by 2042. The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Lee HWY Sbl
CrossesRTE I 64
Location0.19 to 39 & 0.23 to 9364
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.80083, -79.41527
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length352 ft (107.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,376 (2022)
Projected traffic4,929 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$105 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Lee HWY Sbl over RTE I 64 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Lee HWY Sbl over RTE I 64 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N Lee HWY Sbl over RTE I 64 carry?

About 3,376 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Lee HWY Sbl over RTE I 64?

The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N Lee HWY Sbl over RTE I 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.