US Bridges

I-66 Ebl over Routes 522 & 340

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 6.45 FREDERICK-6.50 to 79 · Structure no. 000000000018705

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,020
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Ebl over Routes 522 & 340 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-66 Ebl over Routes 522 & 340 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 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 16,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,389 by 2045. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-66 Ebl
CrossesRoutes 522 & 340
Location6.45 FREDERICK-6.50 to 79
RouteInterstate 66
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.96097, -78.19321
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,020 (2022)
Projected traffic23,389 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$78 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-66 Ebl over Routes 522 & 340 built?

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

What condition is I-66 Ebl over Routes 522 & 340 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-66 Ebl over Routes 522 & 340 carry?

About 16,020 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-66 Ebl over Routes 522 & 340?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-66 Ebl over Routes 522 & 340?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.