US Bridges

64 Wbl Flyover J over Mercury Blvd Loop B

Fair

York County, Virginia · Mercury Interchange · Structure no. 000000000026150

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,388
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

64 Wbl Flyover J over Mercury Blvd Loop B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 64 Wbl Flyover J over Mercury Blvd Loop B 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 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 5,388 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,866 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries64 Wbl Flyover J
CrossesMercury Blvd Loop B
LocationMercury Interchange
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates37.0415, -76.39508
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,388 (2022)
Projected traffic7,866 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 64 Wbl Flyover J over Mercury Blvd Loop B built?

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

What condition is 64 Wbl Flyover J over Mercury Blvd Loop B 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 64 Wbl Flyover J over Mercury Blvd Loop B carry?

About 5,388 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 64 Wbl Flyover J over Mercury Blvd Loop B?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 64 Wbl Flyover J over Mercury Blvd Loop B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.