I-81 Sbl over Red Bud Run
FairFrederick County, Virginia · 1.59 to 7 - 0.76 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000008134
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,488
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Sbl over Red Bud Run is a concrete culvert carrying I-81 Sbl over Red Bud Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 29,488 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,745 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 Red Bud Run built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-81 Sbl over Red Bud Run 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does I-81 Sbl over Red Bud Run carry?
About 29,488 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Sbl over Red Bud Run?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-81 Sbl over Red Bud Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.