US Bridges

Woodstock LN over I-81

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.00 Ecl Winc.- 0.13 1204 · Structure no. 000000000008303

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,705
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodstock LN over I-81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodstock LN 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 1,705 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,901 by 2045. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodstock LN
CrossesI-81
Location0.00 Ecl Winc.- 0.13 1204
RouteCounty Highway 744
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.1801, -78.14247
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,705 (2022)
Projected traffic1,901 by 2045
Trucks0%
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$96 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodstock LN over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Woodstock LN 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 Woodstock LN over I-81 carry?

About 1,705 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Woodstock LN over I-81?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Woodstock LN over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.