US Bridges

I-66 Wbl over Lee Highway

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Fairfax County, Virginia · 04.73FR234/01.05TO28 · Structure no. 000000000031245

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63,396
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Wbl over Lee Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-66 Wbl over Lee Highway in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 63,396 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,558 by 2045. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-66 Wbl
CrossesLee Highway
Location04.73FR234/01.05TO28
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83675, -77.44761
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,396 (2022)
Projected traffic92,558 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$115 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-66 Wbl over Lee Highway built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-66 Wbl over Lee Highway 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 Wbl over Lee Highway carry?

About 63,396 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-66 Wbl over Lee Highway?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I-66 Wbl over Lee Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.