US Bridges

Laurel Hill RD over I-81

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.74 to 818 & 0.30 to 792 · Structure no. 000000000001989

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,075
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Hill RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Hill 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 3,075 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,699 by 2045. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Hill RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.74 to 818 & 0.30 to 792
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.19282, -78.99719
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,075 (2022)
Projected traffic3,699 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$71 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Hill RD over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Laurel Hill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Laurel Hill RD over I-81 carry?

About 3,075 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Hill RD over I-81?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Hill RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.