US Bridges

Route 0066 over North Fork

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 7.1 RTE 245/1.42 RTE15 · Structure no. 000000000014211

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,849
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0066 over North Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0066 over North Fork in Prince William 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 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 41,849 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,662 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRoute 0066
CrossesNorth Fork
Location7.1 RTE 245/1.42 RTE15
RouteInterstate 66
Coordinates38.82139, -77.66593
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,849 (2022)
Projected traffic46,662 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$90 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0066 over North Fork built?

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

What condition is Route 0066 over North Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0066 over North Fork carry?

About 41,849 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0066 over North Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Route 0066 over North Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.