US Bridges

I-66 Wbl over Relocated RTE 55

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 3.3 FR 688 & 1.5 to 17SBL · Structure no. 000000000007220

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,917
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Wbl over Relocated RTE 55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-66 Wbl over Relocated RTE 55 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 25,917 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,394 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 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 RTE 55
Location3.3 FR 688 & 1.5 to 17SBL
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90243, -77.93878
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.
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,917 (2022)
Projected traffic28,394 by 2042
Trucks17%
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 RTE 55 built?

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

What condition is I-66 Wbl over Relocated 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-66 Wbl over Relocated RTE 55 carry?

About 25,917 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-66 Wbl over Relocated RTE 55?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-66 Wbl over Relocated RTE 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.