US Bridges

Sycamore Valley DR over RTE I 64

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.61 to 638 & 0.09 to 622 · Structure no. 000000000015477

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Valley DR over RTE I 64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sycamore Valley DR over RTE I 64 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 442 vehicles a day, projected to reach 486 by 2045. The structure is 340 ft (103.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSycamore Valley DR
CrossesRTE I 64
Location0.61 to 638 & 0.09 to 622
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.86308, -79.49188
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length340 ft (103.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2019)
Projected traffic486 by 2045
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$125 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sycamore Valley DR over RTE I 64 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore Valley DR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sycamore Valley DR over RTE I 64 carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sycamore Valley DR over RTE I 64?

The structure is 340 ft (103.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Valley DR over RTE I 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.