US Bridges

I-66 Ramp Hwcd_w over I-66 Wbl Gp & Exp

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Fairfax County, Virginia · 1.08MFR 28.050M to 645 · Structure no. 000000000031047

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
715 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Ramp Hwcd_w over I-66 Wbl Gp & Exp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-66 Ramp Hwcd_w over I-66 Wbl Gp & Exp in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2042. The structure is 715 ft (218 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-66 Ramp Hwcd_w
CrossesI-66 Wbl Gp & Exp
Location1.08MFR 28.050M to 645
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85039, -77.41214
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length715 ft (218 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 I-66 Ramp Hwcd_w over I-66 Wbl Gp & Exp built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-66 Ramp Hwcd_w over I-66 Wbl Gp & Exp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I-66 Ramp Hwcd_w over I-66 Wbl Gp & Exp carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-66 Ramp Hwcd_w over I-66 Wbl Gp & Exp?

The structure is 715 ft (218 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-66 Ramp Hwcd_w over I-66 Wbl Gp & Exp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).