US Bridges

Ebl Route 0066 over RTE 658__COMPTON Road

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.60 234 / 01.50 29 · Structure no. 000000000006313

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
144,295
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 0066 over RTE 658__COMPTON Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Route 0066 over RTE 658__COMPTON Road in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 64 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 144,295 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,113 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Route 0066
CrossesRTE 658__COMPTON Road
Location01.60 234 / 01.50 29
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82033, -77.46503
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,295 (2022)
Projected traffic118,113 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Route 0066 over RTE 658__COMPTON Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Ebl Route 0066 over RTE 658__COMPTON 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ebl Route 0066 over RTE 658__COMPTON Road carry?

About 144,295 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Route 0066 over RTE 658__COMPTON Road?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 0066 over RTE 658__COMPTON Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.