US Bridges

I-64 Wbl over Penniman RD & R.R.

Good

York County, Virginia · 0.30 MI to Route 199 · Structure no. 000000000019830

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,243
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Wbl over Penniman RD & R.R. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Wbl over Penniman RD & R.R. in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 32,243 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,838 by 2045. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 Wbl
CrossesPenniman RD & R.R.
Location0.30 MI to Route 199
RouteInterstate 64
CountyYork County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26121, -76.64844
Functional classUrban 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,243 (2022)
Projected traffic33,838 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$165 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Wbl over Penniman RD & R.R. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-64 Wbl over Penniman RD & R.R. 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 I-64 Wbl over Penniman RD & R.R. carry?

About 32,243 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Wbl over Penniman RD & R.R.?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Wbl over Penniman RD & R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.