US Bridges

Reliance RD over I-81

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.05 to 842 - 0.41 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000008223

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,063
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reliance RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reliance RD over I-81 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 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 2,063 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,300 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesReliance RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.05 to 842 - 0.41 to 11
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.02749, -78.26971
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,063 (2022)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$123 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Reliance RD over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Reliance RD over I-81 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Reliance RD over I-81 carry?

About 2,063 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Reliance RD over I-81?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Reliance RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.