US Bridges

Wbl Route 0066 over Relocated Broad Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 7.90 FR 15 & .80 to 245 · Structure no. 000000000007226

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,762
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0066 over Relocated Broad Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0066 over Relocated Broad Run 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 21,762 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,775 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Route 0066
CrossesRelocated Broad Run
Location7.90 FR 15 & .80 to 245
RouteInterstate 66
Coordinates38.84761, -77.77576
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,762 (2022)
Projected traffic29,775 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Wbl Route 0066 over Relocated Broad Run built?

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

What condition is Wbl Route 0066 over Relocated Broad Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0066 over Relocated Broad Run carry?

About 21,762 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0066 over Relocated Broad Run?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0066 over Relocated Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.