US Bridges

I-66 Ebl over NS Rwy Shen Rv & Ck Run

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 0.55 to 340 - 5.34 to 79 · Structure no. 000000000018721

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,020
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Ebl over NS Rwy Shen Rv & Ck Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-66 Ebl over NS Rwy Shen Rv & Ck Run in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 1,247 ft (380.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-66 Ebl
CrossesNS Rwy Shen Rv & Ck Run
Location0.55 to 340 - 5.34 to 79
RouteInterstate 66
Coordinates38.95687, -78.18688
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,247 ft (380.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$566 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-66 Ebl over NS Rwy Shen Rv & Ck Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-66 Ebl over NS Rwy Shen Rv & Ck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-66 Ebl over NS Rwy Shen Rv & Ck Run carry?

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

How long is I-66 Ebl over NS Rwy Shen Rv & Ck Run?

The structure is 1,247 ft (380.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-66 Ebl over NS Rwy Shen Rv & Ck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.