US Bridges

I-66 Ebl over RTE 55

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 3.54FR245&1.36 to Prwm Cl · Structure no. 000000000007216

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,713
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Ebl over RTE 55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-66 Ebl over RTE 55 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 20,713 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,230 by 2045. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-66 Ebl
CrossesRTE 55
Location3.54FR245&1.36 to Prwm Cl
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82986, -77.73376
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,713 (2022)
Projected traffic29,230 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 over RTE 55 built?

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

What condition is I-66 Ebl over RTE 55 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 Ebl over RTE 55 carry?

About 20,713 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-66 Ebl over RTE 55?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-66 Ebl over RTE 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.