US Bridges

W Midland Trail over RTE I 64

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.40 to 850 & 0.11 to 623 · Structure no. 000000000015231

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Midland Trail over RTE I 64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Midland Trail 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 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesW Midland Trail
CrossesRTE I 64
Location0.40 to 850 & 0.11 to 623
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.85234, -79.47934
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1996)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$450 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Midland Trail over RTE I 64 built?

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

What condition is W Midland Trail 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does W Midland Trail over RTE I 64 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is W Midland Trail over RTE I 64?

The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns W Midland Trail over RTE I 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.