US Bridges

Big Bethel Road over I-64

Fair

Hampton city, Virginia · 1.70 MI to Hampton Line · Structure no. 000000000020287

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,817
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Bethel Road over I-64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Bethel Road over I-64 in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 17,817 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,866 by 2045. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Bethel Road
CrossesI-64
Location1.70 MI to Hampton Line
RouteCity Street 600
CountyHampton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06542, -76.42754
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,817 (2022)
Projected traffic19,866 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$120 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Bethel Road over I-64 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Bethel Road over I-64 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Big Bethel Road over I-64 carry?

About 17,817 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Big Bethel Road over I-64?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Big Bethel Road over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.