US Bridges

I-64 over Route 17

Fair

York County, Virginia · 3.20 MI to Route 143 · Structure no. 000000000024246

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155,994
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Route 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 over Route 17 in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 155,994 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173,933 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesRoute 17
Location3.20 MI to Route 143
RouteInterstate 64
CountyYork County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08931, -76.45929
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.6 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,994 (2022)
Projected traffic173,933 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$455 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Route 17 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over Route 17 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 over Route 17 carry?

About 155,994 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is I-64 over Route 17?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Route 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.