US Bridges

Is 64 Wbl N Appr over Hampton Roads

Fair

York County, Virginia · North Approach Hrbt · Structure no. 000000000020355

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,250 ft
65 main spans
Daily traffic
40,889
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Wbl N Appr over Hampton Roads is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Wbl N Appr over Hampton Roads in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 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 40,889 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,591 by 2045. The structure is 3,250 ft (990.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 64 Wbl N Appr
CrossesHampton Roads
LocationNorth Approach Hrbt
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates37.01156, -76.32272
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans65
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,250 ft (990.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,889 (2022)
Projected traffic45,591 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 Wbl N Appr over Hampton Roads built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Is 64 Wbl N 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Is 64 Wbl N Appr over Hampton Roads carry?

About 40,889 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 64 Wbl N Appr over Hampton Roads?

The structure is 3,250 ft (990.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Wbl N Appr over Hampton Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.