US Bridges

I-81 Nbl over Route 11

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 2.34 to 7 - 3.60 to 672 · Structure no. 000000000008119

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,288
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Nbl over Route 11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Nbl over Route 11 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 35,288 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,010 by 2045. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-81 Nbl
CrossesRoute 11
Location2.34 to 7 - 3.60 to 672
RouteInterstate 81
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.21722, -78.13742
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,288 (2022)
Projected traffic42,010 by 2045
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$172 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Nbl over Route 11 built?

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

What condition is I-81 Nbl over Route 11 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-81 Nbl over Route 11 carry?

About 35,288 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Nbl over Route 11?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Nbl over Route 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.