US Bridges

I-81 Sbl over Duncan Run

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 2.23 to 672 - 0.31 to 669 · Structure no. 000000000008144

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,778
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Sbl over Duncan Run is a concrete culvert carrying I-81 Sbl over Duncan 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,778 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,707 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-81 Sbl
CrossesDuncan Run
Location2.23 to 672 - 0.31 to 669
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates39.28686, -78.08707
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,778 (2022)
Projected traffic34,707 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Sbl over Duncan Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-81 Sbl over Duncan Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does I-81 Sbl over Duncan Run carry?

About 26,778 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Sbl over Duncan Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-81 Sbl over Duncan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.