US Bridges

Is 64 over Mercury Blvd

Good

York County, Virginia · 1.95 MI FR RTE 167 · Structure no. 000000000026145

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152,406
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 over Mercury Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 over Mercury Blvd in York County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 152,406 vehicles a day, projected to reach 169,933 by 2045. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 182 ft wide.

CarriesIs 64
CrossesMercury Blvd
Location1.95 MI FR RTE 167
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates37.04076, -76.39529
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width182 ft (55.6 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152,406 (2022)
Projected traffic169,933 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 64 over Mercury Blvd built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 64 over Mercury Blvd 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Is 64 over Mercury Blvd carry?

About 152,406 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 over Mercury Blvd?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 over Mercury Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.