US Bridges

Wbl Route 0066 over Southern Railway

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 06.40FR245/02.12TO15 · Structure no. 000000000014215

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,136
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0066 over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0066 over Southern Railway in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 21,136 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,755 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWbl Route 0066
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location06.40FR245/02.12TO15
RouteInterstate 66
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82186, -77.68022
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
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 inspectionOctober 2022
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,136 (2022)
Projected traffic27,755 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$175 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0066 over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 0066 over Southern Railway 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0066 over Southern Railway carry?

About 21,136 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0066 over Southern Railway?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0066 over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.