US Bridges

17 Sbl over I-66 Wbl

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .28 FR 713 &.18 to 66_EBL · Structure no. 000000000007155

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,439
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

17 Sbl over I-66 Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17 Sbl over I-66 Wbl in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 2,439 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,561 by 2045. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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Carries17 Sbl
CrossesI-66 Wbl
Location.28 FR 713 &.18 to 66_EBL
RouteInterstate 17
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89566, -77.91281
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,439 (2022)
Projected traffic3,561 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17 Sbl over I-66 Wbl built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17 Sbl over I-66 Wbl 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 2023.

How much traffic does 17 Sbl over I-66 Wbl carry?

About 2,439 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 17 Sbl over I-66 Wbl?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 17 Sbl over I-66 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.