US Bridges

Spottswood RD over RTE I-81

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.42 Rt 671- 0.03 Rt F213 · Structure no. 000000000002024

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spottswood RD over RTE I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spottswood RD over RTE I-81 in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 317 vehicles a day, projected to reach 353 by 2045. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSpottswood RD
CrossesRTE I-81
Location0.42 Rt 671- 0.03 Rt F213
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.95346, -79.20917
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2022)
Projected traffic353 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spottswood RD over RTE I-81 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spottswood RD over RTE 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Spottswood RD over RTE I-81 carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spottswood RD over RTE I-81?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Spottswood RD over RTE I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.