US Bridges

I-66 Ebl & Wbl over Stream

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · .55 FR 17 & 2.48 to 245 · Structure no. 000000000007244

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,868
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Ebl & Wbl over Stream is a steel culvert carrying I-66 Ebl & Wbl over Stream 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39,868 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,453 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-66 Ebl & Wbl
CrossesStream
Location.55 FR 17 & 2.48 to 245
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85838, -77.83417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,868 (2022)
Projected traffic44,453 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ebl & Wbl over Stream built?

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

What condition is I-66 Ebl & Wbl over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does I-66 Ebl & Wbl over Stream carry?

About 39,868 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-66 Ebl & Wbl over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-66 Ebl & Wbl over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.