US Bridges

Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 629

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 2.36 to 780 & 5.01 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000015239

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,492
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 629 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 629 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,492 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,706 by 2045. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Route 0064
CrossesRTE 629
Location2.36 to 780 & 5.01 to 60
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates37.88679, -79.55787
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,492 (2022)
Projected traffic4,706 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$95 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 629 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 629 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 629 carry?

About 4,492 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 629?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0064 over RTE 629?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.