US Bridges

I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Blows Mill Run

Fair

York County, Virginia · 0.02 MI to Newport News · Structure no. 000000000010493

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
83,823
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Blows Mill Run is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Blows Mill Run in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 years old, older 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 83,823 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93,463 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 Ebl & Wbl
CrossesBlows Mill Run
Location0.02 MI to Newport News
RouteInterstate 64
CountyYork County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21508, -76.59239
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,823 (2022)
Projected traffic93,463 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Blows Mill Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Blows Mill Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Blows Mill Run carry?

About 83,823 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Blows Mill Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Blows Mill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.