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I-66 WB over RTE 234 Bus

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Prince William County, Virginia · 4.80FR29 00.28TO234SB · Structure no. 000000000030940

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66,907
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 WB over RTE 234 Bus is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-66 WB over RTE 234 Bus in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66,907 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,109 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-66 WB
CrossesRTE 234 Bus
Location4.80FR29 00.28TO234SB
RouteInterstate 66
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80183, -77.52001
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,907 (2018)
Projected traffic87,109 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-66 WB over RTE 234 Bus built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-66 WB over RTE 234 Bus 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-66 WB over RTE 234 Bus carry?

About 66,907 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-66 WB over RTE 234 Bus?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-66 WB over RTE 234 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.