US Bridges

I-66 Wbl over Route 245

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 3.10 FR 17&4.92 Prwm Co. · Structure no. 000000000007191

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,034
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Wbl over Route 245 is a steel continuous frame carrying I-66 Wbl over Route 245 in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 20,034 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,512 by 2045. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-66 Wbl
CrossesRoute 245
Location3.10 FR 17&4.92 Prwm Co.
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85043, -77.78952
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,034 (2022)
Projected traffic26,512 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-66 Wbl over Route 245 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-66 Wbl over Route 245 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 I-66 Wbl over Route 245 carry?

About 20,034 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-66 Wbl over Route 245?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-66 Wbl over Route 245?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.