US Bridges

I-66 over Trib. of Youngs Branch

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 01.18FR234BP/01.00TO234BS · Structure no. 000000000028464

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

About this bridge

I-66 over Trib. of Youngs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-66 over Trib. of Youngs Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-66
CrossesTrib. of Youngs Branch
Location01.18FR234BP/01.00TO234BS
RouteInterstate 66
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79987, -77.54159
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 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 structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-66 over Trib. of Youngs Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does I-66 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 over Trib. of Youngs Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.