US Bridges

Route 66 Wbl over Apple Mountain RD

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 6.19 to 340 - 1.38 to FAU · Structure no. 000000000018725

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,247
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 66 Wbl over Apple Mountain RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 66 Wbl over Apple Mountain RD in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 19,247 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,442 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoute 66 Wbl
CrossesApple Mountain RD
Location6.19 to 340 - 1.38 to FAU
RouteInterstate 66
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.91581, -78.09943
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,247 (2022)
Projected traffic23,442 by 2042
Trucks17%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 66 Wbl over Apple Mountain RD built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 66 Wbl over Apple Mountain RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 66 Wbl over Apple Mountain RD carry?

About 19,247 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Route 66 Wbl over Apple Mountain RD?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 66 Wbl over Apple Mountain RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.