US Bridges

I-64 Wbl over Colonial Parkway

Good

York County, Virginia · 2.15 MI to Route 143 · Structure no. 000000000019840

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,243
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Wbl over Colonial Parkway is a concrete arch - deck carrying I-64 Wbl over Colonial Parkway in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 8 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 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-64 Wbl
CrossesColonial Parkway
Location2.15 MI to Route 143
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates37.27807, -76.66268
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,243 (2022)
Projected traffic33,838 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Wbl over Colonial Parkway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-64 Wbl over Colonial Parkway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Wbl over Colonial Parkway carry?

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

How long is I-64 Wbl over Colonial Parkway?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Wbl over Colonial Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.