US Bridges

White Hill RD over I-81

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.30 Rt 651 - 0.15 Rt 800 · Structure no. 000000000002092

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,286
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Hill RD over I-81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Hill RD over I-81 in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 5 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 3,286 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,664 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Hill RD
CrossesI-81
Location1.30 Rt 651 - 0.15 Rt 800
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.07661, -79.08736
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,286 (2022)
Projected traffic3,664 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was White Hill RD over I-81 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is White 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 November 2024.

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

About 3,286 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is White Hill RD over I-81?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns White Hill RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.