US Bridges

Wbl Route 0066 over Lee Highway

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 02.75 15/ 04.18 234 · Structure no. 000000000028997

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
493 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,971
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0066 over Lee Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0066 over Lee Highway in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 44 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 32,971 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,610 by 2042. The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Route 0066
CrossesLee Highway
Location02.75 15/ 04.18 234
RouteInterstate 66
Coordinates38.79975, -77.59721
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length493 ft (150.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,971 (2022)
Projected traffic46,610 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0066 over Lee Highway built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Wbl Route 0066 over Lee Highway 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 Wbl Route 0066 over Lee Highway carry?

About 32,971 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0066 over Lee Highway?

The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0066 over Lee Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.