FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-66 RAMP TO GW PK

Carrying I-66 RAMP TO GW PK over LITTLE RIVER

TR BR OFF-RAMP TO GW PKWY, Arlington, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-66 RAMP TO GW PK

The I-66 RAMP TO GW PK bridge in Arlington, Virginia carries I-66 RAMP TO GW PK over LITTLE RIVER. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 130.5 meters (428 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,842 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-66 RAMP TO GW PK compares

▼ 9.7
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Virginia bridges
183
Bridges in Arlington · 1 in Poor condition
I-66 RAMP TO GW PK 36.3 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
12.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
130.5 m (428 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
Other Local Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
5,842 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000031134

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-66 RAMP TO GW PK is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I-66 RAMP TO GW PK against other structures in Arlington and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I-66 RAMP TO GW PK?

I-66 RAMP TO GW PK in Arlington, Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-66 RAMP TO GW PK inspected?

I-66 RAMP TO GW PK's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,842 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-66 RAMP TO GW PK is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-66 RAMP TO GW PK?

I-66 RAMP TO GW PK has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-66 RAMP TO GW PK?

I-66 RAMP TO GW PK is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

How old is I-66 RAMP TO GW PK and does age affect safety?

I-66 RAMP TO GW PK was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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