US Bridges

Ebl Route 0064 over Ramp a & RTE I81 Sbl

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 1.08 to 11 & 0.30 to 81 N · Structure no. 000000000015265

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
520 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,278
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 0064 over Ramp a & RTE I81 Sbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Route 0064 over Ramp a & RTE I81 Sbl in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,278 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,655 by 2045. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Route 0064
CrossesRamp a & RTE I81 Sbl
Location1.08 to 11 & 0.30 to 81 N
RouteInterstate 64
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79407, -79.3988
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,278 (2022)
Projected traffic3,655 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Ebl Route 0064 over Ramp a & RTE I81 Sbl built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Route 0064 over Ramp a & RTE I81 Sbl 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ebl Route 0064 over Ramp a & RTE I81 Sbl carry?

About 3,278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Route 0064 over Ramp a & RTE I81 Sbl?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 0064 over Ramp a & RTE I81 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.