US Bridges

Hopewell RD over I-81

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.72 to 665 - 0.23 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000008277

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,011
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopewell RD 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 5,011 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,253 by 2045. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHopewell RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.72 to 665 - 0.23 to 11
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.25708, -78.10128
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,011 (2022)
Projected traffic5,253 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$190 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopewell RD over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Hopewell 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 March 2023.

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

About 5,011 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell RD over I-81?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.