US Bridges

Berryville Pike over I-81

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.60 to 762-0.20 Winchest · Structure no. 000000000008039

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,138
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berryville Pike over I-81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berryville Pike over I-81 in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 27,138 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,560 by 2042. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBerryville Pike
CrossesI-81
Location0.60 to 762-0.20 Winchest
RouteState Highway 7
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.18474, -78.13786
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,138 (2022)
Projected traffic46,560 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$116 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Berryville Pike over I-81 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berryville Pike 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Berryville Pike over I-81 carry?

About 27,138 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Berryville Pike over I-81?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Berryville Pike over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.