US Bridges

Harpersville Road over Is 64

Fair

Newport News city, Virginia · 1.08 MI FR Jefferson Ave · Structure no. 000000000020641

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,271
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harpersville Road over Is 64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harpersville Road over Is 64 in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 8,271 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,222 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHarpersville Road
CrossesIs 64
Location1.08 MI FR Jefferson Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewport News city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08228, -76.45426
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,271 (2022)
Projected traffic9,222 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$114.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harpersville Road over Is 64 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Harpersville Road over Is 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Harpersville Road over Is 64 carry?

About 8,271 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harpersville Road over Is 64?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Harpersville Road over Is 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.