US Bridges

I-66 Wbl over Happy Creek RD (rt 624)

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 3.80 340/522 - 2.70 to 79 · Structure no. 000000000018719

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,056
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Wbl over Happy Creek RD (rt 624) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-66 Wbl over Happy Creek RD (rt 624) 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 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 16,056 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,442 by 2045. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-66 Wbl
CrossesHappy Creek RD (rt 624)
Location3.80 340/522 - 2.70 to 79
RouteInterstate 66
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.93768, -78.13012
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,056 (2022)
Projected traffic23,442 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-66 Wbl over Happy Creek RD (rt 624) built?

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

What condition is I-66 Wbl over Happy Creek RD (rt 624) 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 over Happy Creek RD (rt 624) carry?

About 16,056 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-66 Wbl over Happy Creek RD (rt 624)?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-66 Wbl over Happy Creek RD (rt 624)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.