US Bridges

I-66 Ebl over Trib Shenandoah River

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 1.90 to 340 - 4.30 to 79 · Structure no. 000000000018712

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,020
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Ebl over Trib Shenandoah River is a concrete culvert carrying I-66 Ebl over Trib Shenandoah River in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-66 Ebl
CrossesTrib Shenandoah River
Location1.90 to 340 - 4.30 to 79
RouteInterstate 66
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.94849, -78.1621
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-66 Ebl over Trib Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-66 Ebl over Trib Shenandoah River 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 Ebl over Trib Shenandoah River carry?

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

How long is I-66 Ebl over Trib Shenandoah River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-66 Ebl over Trib Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.