US Bridges

Is 64 Wbl over Route 648 Shell Road

Fair

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 3.73 MI FR Int Is 464 · Structure no. 000000000021854

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,097
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 64 Wbl over Route 648 Shell Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 64 Wbl over Route 648 Shell Road in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 56 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 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 47,097 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62,953 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 64 Wbl
CrossesRoute 648 Shell Road
Location3.73 MI FR Int Is 464
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates36.75915, -76.33311
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,097 (2022)
Projected traffic62,953 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 Is 64 Wbl over Route 648 Shell Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Is 64 Wbl over Route 648 Shell Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Is 64 Wbl over Route 648 Shell Road carry?

About 47,097 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Is 64 Wbl over Route 648 Shell Road?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Is 64 Wbl over Route 648 Shell Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.