I-81 Sbl over Abrams Creek & Pvt RD
FairFrederick County, Virginia · 0.40 to 50 - 1.55 to 7 · Structure no. 000000000008118
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 265 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,099
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Sbl over Abrams Creek & Pvt RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sbl over Abrams Creek & Pvt RD in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 34,099 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,287 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Sbl over Abrams Creek & Pvt RD built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is I-81 Sbl over Abrams Creek & Pvt RD 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-81 Sbl over Abrams Creek & Pvt RD carry?
About 34,099 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Sbl over Abrams Creek & Pvt RD?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Sbl over Abrams Creek & Pvt RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.