US Bridges

I-66 Wbl over Route 732

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 2.36 FR 17N & 2.67 to 17S · Structure no. 000000000007198

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,558
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Wbl over Route 732 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-66 Wbl over Route 732 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 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 24,558 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,966 by 2045. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 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 732
Location2.36 FR 17N & 2.67 to 17S
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86911, -77.88931
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,558 (2022)
Projected traffic32,966 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
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-66 Wbl over Route 732 built?

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

What condition is I-66 Wbl over Route 732 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-66 Wbl over Route 732 carry?

About 24,558 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-66 Wbl over Route 732?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-66 Wbl over Route 732?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.