US Bridges

Shenandoah Shores over I-66 Wbl

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 0.60FRONTROYALNCL-1.80END · Structure no. 000000000018768

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,142
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shenandoah Shores over I-66 Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shenandoah Shores over I-66 Wbl 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 3,142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,587 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesShenandoah Shores
CrossesI-66 Wbl
Location0.60FRONTROYALNCL-1.80END
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.94511, -78.14787
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating66.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,142 (2022)
Projected traffic4,587 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$111 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shenandoah Shores over I-66 Wbl built?

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

What condition is Shenandoah Shores over I-66 Wbl 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Shenandoah Shores over I-66 Wbl carry?

About 3,142 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Shenandoah Shores over I-66 Wbl?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Shenandoah Shores over I-66 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.