US Bridges

I-66 Wbl over Route 234 - Sudley Road

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 02.60FR234/04.70TO29 · Structure no. 000000000014202

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
63,396
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Wbl over Route 234 - Sudley Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-66 Wbl over Route 234 - Sudley Road in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 63,396 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,558 by 2045. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-66 Wbl
CrossesRoute 234 - Sudley Road
Location02.60FR234/04.70TO29
RouteInterstate 66
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80157, -77.52023
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 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 rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,396 (2022)
Projected traffic92,558 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-66 Wbl over Route 234 - Sudley Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-66 Wbl over Route 234 - Sudley Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-66 Wbl over Route 234 - Sudley Road carry?

About 63,396 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-66 Wbl over Route 234 - Sudley Road?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I-66 Wbl over Route 234 - Sudley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.