US Bridges

I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Rip Rap Road

Fair

Hampton city, Virginia · 0.2 MI FR N. Armstead Ave · Structure no. 000000000020320

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,654
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Rip Rap Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Rip Rap Road in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 77,654 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86,584 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 Ebl & Wbl
CrossesRip Rap Road
Location0.2 MI FR N. Armstead Ave
RouteInterstate 64
CountyHampton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.03478, -76.35309
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,654 (2022)
Projected traffic86,584 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$154.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Rip Rap Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Rip Rap 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 I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Rip Rap Road carry?

About 77,654 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Rip Rap Road?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Rip Rap Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.