I-81 Sbl over Opequon Creek
FairFrederick County, Virginia · 2.01 to 277 - 1.05 to 37 · Structure no. 000000000008114
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,931
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Sbl over Opequon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sbl over Opequon Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 28,931 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,448 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Sbl over Opequon Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-81 Sbl over Opequon Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-81 Sbl over Opequon Creek carry?
About 28,931 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Sbl over Opequon Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Sbl over Opequon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.