US Bridges

Free State Road over I-66 Ebl & Wbl

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 0.20 FR 55 & 0.12 to 647 · Structure no. 000000000007408

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Free State Road over I-66 Ebl & Wbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Free State Road over I-66 Ebl & Wbl 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 6 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 4,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,544 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFree State Road
CrossesI-66 Ebl & Wbl
Location0.20 FR 55 & 0.12 to 647
RouteCounty Highway 721
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85881, -77.86777
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2022)
Projected traffic5,544 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Free State Road over I-66 Ebl & Wbl built?

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

What condition is Free State Road over I-66 Ebl & Wbl 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Free State Road over I-66 Ebl & Wbl carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Free State Road over I-66 Ebl & Wbl?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Free State Road over I-66 Ebl & Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.