US Bridges

Is 64 Ebl S Appr over Hampton Roads

Fair

York County, Virginia · South Approach Hrbt · Structure no. 000000000020352

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
5,925 ft
80 main spans
Daily traffic
42,209
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Ebl S Appr over Hampton Roads is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Ebl S Appr over Hampton Roads in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 42,209 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,425 by 2045. The structure is 5,925 ft (1,805.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 64 Ebl S Appr
CrossesHampton Roads
LocationSouth Approach Hrbt
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates36.98225, -76.30171
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans80
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length5,925 ft (1,805.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,209 (2022)
Projected traffic57,425 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$420 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 Ebl S Appr over Hampton Roads built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 64 Ebl S Appr over Hampton Roads 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Is 64 Ebl S Appr over Hampton Roads carry?

About 42,209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 64 Ebl S Appr over Hampton Roads?

The structure is 5,925 ft (1,805.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Ebl S Appr over Hampton Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.