US Bridges

Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 850

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.81 to 780 & 6.56 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000015273

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,323
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 850 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 850 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 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 4,323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,506 by 2045. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Route 0064
CrossesRTE 850
Location0.81 to 780 & 6.56 to 60
RouteInterstate 64
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.89511, -79.58026
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,323 (2022)
Projected traffic4,506 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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 RTE 850 built?

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

What condition is Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 850 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 850 carry?

About 4,323 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 850?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 0064 over RTE 850?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.