US Bridges

Salem Church RD over I-81

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.30 to 11 - 0.40 to 709 · Structure no. 000000000008301

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,047
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Church RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Church 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 1,047 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,167 by 2045. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Church RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.30 to 11 - 0.40 to 709
RouteCounty Highway 735
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.06145, -78.23492
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 inspectionApril 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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,047 (2022)
Projected traffic1,167 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$67 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Church RD over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Salem Church 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Salem Church RD over I-81 carry?

About 1,047 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Salem Church RD over I-81?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Church RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.