US Bridges

New Hope RD over I-81

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.07 Staun CL-1.32 Rt 262 · Structure no. 000000000001899

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
296 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,769
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Hope RD over I-81 in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,769 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,972 by 2042. The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hope RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.07 Staun CL-1.32 Rt 262
RouteState Highway 254
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.14816, -79.01812
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length296 ft (90.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,769 (2022)
Projected traffic1,972 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$68 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hope RD over I-81 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope RD over I-81 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 New Hope RD over I-81 carry?

About 1,769 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is New Hope RD over I-81?

The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.