US Bridges

RTE.66 Ebl over RTE.29

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 02.75FR15 /04.18TO 234 · Structure no. 000000000028854

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
485 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57,759
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE.66 Ebl over RTE.29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE.66 Ebl over RTE.29 in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 57,759 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,328 by 2042. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE.66 Ebl
CrossesRTE.29
Location02.75FR15 /04.18TO 234
RouteInterstate 66
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79985, -77.59969
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,759 (2022)
Projected traffic84,328 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE.66 Ebl over RTE.29 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE.66 Ebl over RTE.29 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE.66 Ebl over RTE.29 carry?

About 57,759 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE.66 Ebl over RTE.29?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns RTE.66 Ebl over RTE.29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.