US Bridges

Ebl Route 0066 over Broad Run & RTE 698

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.50 FR 245 & 7.25 to 15 · Structure no. 000000000007228

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
582 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20,713
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 0066 over Broad Run & RTE 698 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Route 0066 over Broad Run & RTE 698 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 2042. The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Route 0066
CrossesBroad Run & RTE 698
Location1.50 FR 245 & 7.25 to 15
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84736, -77.76353
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length582 ft (177.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,713 (2022)
Projected traffic29,230 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Route 0066 over Broad Run & RTE 698 built?

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

What condition is Ebl Route 0066 over Broad Run & RTE 698 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ebl Route 0066 over Broad Run & RTE 698 carry?

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

How long is Ebl Route 0066 over Broad Run & RTE 698?

The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 0066 over Broad Run & RTE 698?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.