US Bridges

I-66 Wbl over Crooked Run

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 6.20 FREDRCK-0.25 340/522 · Structure no. 000000000018704

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,370
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Wbl over Crooked Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-66 Wbl over Crooked Run in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 17,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,360 by 2045. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-66 Wbl
CrossesCrooked Run
Location6.20 FREDRCK-0.25 340/522
RouteInterstate 66
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.96333, -78.19623
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
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,370 (2022)
Projected traffic25,360 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$70 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-66 Wbl over Crooked Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-66 Wbl over Crooked Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-66 Wbl over Crooked Run carry?

About 17,370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-66 Wbl over Crooked Run?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-66 Wbl over Crooked Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.