US Bridges

Senseny Road over I-81

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.00 Ecl WINC-0.13 TO1204 · Structure no. 000000000008255

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,529
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Senseny Road over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Senseny Road over I-81 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 11,529 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,044 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSenseny Road
CrossesI-81
Location0.00 Ecl WINC-0.13 TO1204
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.17591, -78.14804
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,529 (2022)
Projected traffic14,044 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$226 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Senseny Road over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Senseny Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Senseny Road over I-81 carry?

About 11,529 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Senseny Road over I-81?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Senseny Road over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.