US Bridges

Ashville Road over I-66 Ebl & Wbl

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .02 FR F185 & .02 to F184 · Structure no. 000000000007412

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,005
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashville Road over I-66 Ebl & Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashville Road over I-66 Ebl & Wbl in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,005 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,121 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAshville Road
CrossesI-66 Ebl & Wbl
Location.02 FR F185 & .02 to F184
RouteCounty Highway 723
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87938, -77.90562
Functional classRural Local

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.
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,005 (2022)
Projected traffic1,121 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$70 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashville Road over I-66 Ebl & Wbl built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashville 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 August 2024.

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

About 1,005 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ashville Road over I-66 Ebl & Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.