US Bridges

I-66 & Rte. 705 over Trib. of Youngs Branch

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.20FR234BP/02.20TO234BS · Structure no. 000000000028462

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119,023
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 & Rte. 705 over Trib. of Youngs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-66 & Rte. 705 over Trib. of Youngs Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 119,023 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,711 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-66 & Rte. 705
CrossesTrib. of Youngs Branch
Location00.20FR234BP/02.20TO234BS
RouteInterstate 66
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79889, -77.5635
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic119,023 (2022)
Projected traffic132,711 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$174 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-66 & Rte. 705 over Trib. of Youngs Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-66 & Rte. 705 over Trib. of Youngs Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-66 & Rte. 705 over Trib. of Youngs Branch carry?

About 119,023 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-66 & Rte. 705 over Trib. of Youngs Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns I-66 & Rte. 705 over Trib. of Youngs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.