US Bridges

Rte. 66 W.B.L. over Sou. Rwy. & Goose Creek

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 5.81 Warrn.Cl& 1.77TO 55 · Structure no. 000000000007203

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,906
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 66 W.B.L. over Sou. Rwy. & Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 66 W.B.L. over Sou. Rwy. & Goose Creek 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 19,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,394 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRte. 66 W.B.L.
CrossesSou. Rwy. & Goose Creek
Location5.81 Warrn.Cl& 1.77TO 55
RouteInterstate 66
Coordinates38.90884, -77.97122
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,906 (2022)
Projected traffic28,394 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 66 W.B.L. over Sou. Rwy. & Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is Rte. 66 W.B.L. over Sou. Rwy. & Goose Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rte. 66 W.B.L. over Sou. Rwy. & Goose Creek carry?

About 19,906 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rte. 66 W.B.L. over Sou. Rwy. & Goose Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 66 W.B.L. over Sou. Rwy. & Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.