US Bridges

RTE.66 Eb&wb over Broad Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.35 FR 55&.01 Pr.Wm.C.L. · Structure no. 000000000007238

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,849
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE.66 Eb&wb over Broad Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE.66 Eb&wb over Broad Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 41,849 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,662 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE.66 Eb&wb
CrossesBroad Run
Location1.35 FR 55&.01 Pr.Wm.C.L.
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82379, -77.71051
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,849 (2022)
Projected traffic46,662 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 RTE.66 Eb&wb over Broad Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE.66 Eb&wb over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE.66 Eb&wb over Broad Run carry?

About 41,849 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE.66 Eb&wb over Broad Run?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns RTE.66 Eb&wb over Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.