US Bridges

Arcadia RD./614 over 11 & I 81

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.05-F054; 0.05-F055 · Structure no. 000000000003363

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,423
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arcadia RD./614 over 11 & I 81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arcadia RD./614 over 11 & I 81 in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 66 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,423 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,078 by 2045. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArcadia RD./614
Crosses11 & I 81
Location0.05-F054; 0.05-F055
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates37.55668, -79.65952
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,423 (2022)
Projected traffic2,078 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$993.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arcadia RD./614 over 11 & I 81 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Arcadia RD./614 over 11 & I 81 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Arcadia RD./614 over 11 & I 81 carry?

About 1,423 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Arcadia RD./614 over 11 & I 81?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Arcadia RD./614 over 11 & I 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.