US Bridges

I-66 EBL&WBL&F-184 over Bolling Branch

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .82 FR 17 & 1.62 to 723 · Structure no. 000000000007195

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,192
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 EBL&WBL&F-184 over Bolling Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-66 EBL&WBL&F-184 over Bolling Branch in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 49,192 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,849 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-66 EBL&WBL&F-184
CrossesBolling Branch
Location.82 FR 17 & 1.62 to 723
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88476, -77.90621
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,192 (2022)
Projected traffic54,849 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 EBL&WBL&F-184 over Bolling Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-66 EBL&WBL&F-184 over Bolling Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-66 EBL&WBL&F-184 over Bolling Branch carry?

About 49,192 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-66 EBL&WBL&F-184 over Bolling Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-66 EBL&WBL&F-184 over Bolling Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.