US Bridges

I-66 Ebl (ramp 2) over I-81 Nbl

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.18 Warren CO-0.21 81SBL · Structure no. 000000000008111

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,883
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Ebl (ramp 2) over I-81 Nbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-66 Ebl (ramp 2) over I-81 Nbl in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 61 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 3,883 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,669 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-66 Ebl (ramp 2)
CrossesI-81 Nbl
Location0.18 Warren CO-0.21 81SBL
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.01007, -78.29783
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,883 (2022)
Projected traffic5,669 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I-66 Ebl (ramp 2) over I-81 Nbl built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-66 Ebl (ramp 2) over I-81 Nbl 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-66 Ebl (ramp 2) over I-81 Nbl carry?

About 3,883 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-66 Ebl (ramp 2) over I-81 Nbl?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-66 Ebl (ramp 2) over I-81 Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.