US Bridges

I-66 Wbl over Freezeland RD (rt 638)

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 1.35 to 79 -0.04 Fauquier · Structure no. 000000000018738

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,999
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Wbl over Freezeland RD (rt 638) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-66 Wbl over Freezeland RD (rt 638) in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 18,999 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,739 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-66 Wbl
CrossesFreezeland RD (rt 638)
Location1.35 to 79 -0.04 Fauquier
RouteInterstate 66
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.91186, -78.07586
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 inspectionJune 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,999 (2022)
Projected traffic27,739 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-66 Wbl over Freezeland RD (rt 638) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-66 Wbl over Freezeland RD (rt 638) 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 Wbl over Freezeland RD (rt 638) carry?

About 18,999 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-66 Wbl over Freezeland RD (rt 638)?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-66 Wbl over Freezeland RD (rt 638)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.