US Bridges

Winchester Rd. over RTE 66

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 0.9 FR 55 & 2.32 to 245 · Structure no. 000000000007151

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
437 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,388
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Rd. over RTE 66 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winchester Rd. over RTE 66 in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 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 16,388 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,398 by 2042. The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWinchester Rd.
CrossesRTE 66
Location0.9 FR 55 & 2.32 to 245
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.8579, -77.8432
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length437 ft (133.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,388 (2022)
Projected traffic7,398 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Winchester Rd. over RTE 66 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winchester Rd. over RTE 66 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Winchester Rd. over RTE 66 carry?

About 16,388 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Rd. over RTE 66?

The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester Rd. over RTE 66?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.