US Bridges

I-66 Wbl over Relocated Route 724

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.27 from 688&2.72 to 731 · Structure no. 000000000007210

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

About this bridge

I-66 Wbl over Relocated Route 724 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-66 Wbl over Relocated Route 724 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 19,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,394 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 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
CrossesRelocated Route 724
Location1.27 from 688&2.72 to 731
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90958, -77.97456
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-66 Wbl over Relocated Route 724 built?

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

What condition is I-66 Wbl over Relocated Route 724 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 2022.

How much traffic does I-66 Wbl over Relocated Route 724 carry?

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

How long is I-66 Wbl over Relocated Route 724?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-66 Wbl over Relocated Route 724?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.