US Bridges

Route 28 NB over I-66 Ebl Gp & Exp

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Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.79MFRM29 0.29MTO28 · Structure no. 000000000031056

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
476 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 28 NB over I-66 Ebl Gp & Exp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 28 NB over I-66 Ebl 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2042. The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 28 NB
CrossesI-66 Ebl Gp & Exp
Location0.79MFRM29 0.29MTO28
RouteInterstate 28
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84542, -77.43616
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length476 ft (145.1 m)
Longest span472 ft (143.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2021)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 28 NB over I-66 Ebl Gp & Exp built?

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

What condition is Route 28 NB over I-66 Ebl 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 28 NB over I-66 Ebl Gp & Exp carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 28 NB over I-66 Ebl Gp & Exp?

The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long with a longest span of 472 ft (143.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 28 NB over I-66 Ebl Gp & Exp?

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