US Bridges

I-66 Wbl Ramp over I-66 Ebl Ramp & I-81 Nbl

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 0.21 to 81-0.16 to Warren · Structure no. 000000000008109

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,568
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Wbl Ramp over I-66 Ebl Ramp & I-81 Nbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-66 Wbl Ramp over I-66 Ebl Ramp & I-81 Nbl in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 11,568 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,898 by 2045. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-66 Wbl Ramp
CrossesI-66 Ebl Ramp & I-81 Nbl
Location0.21 to 81-0.16 to Warren
RouteInterstate 66
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.00991, -78.29835
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,568 (2022)
Projected traffic12,898 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$320 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-66 Wbl Ramp over I-66 Ebl Ramp & I-81 Nbl built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-66 Wbl Ramp over I-66 Ebl Ramp & I-81 Nbl 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-66 Wbl Ramp over I-66 Ebl Ramp & I-81 Nbl carry?

About 11,568 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-66 Wbl Ramp over I-66 Ebl Ramp & I-81 Nbl?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-66 Wbl Ramp over I-66 Ebl Ramp & I-81 Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.