US Bridges

Rest Church RD over I-81

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.68 to 670 - 0.08 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000027733

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,934
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rest Church RD over I-81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rest Church RD over I-81 in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 9,934 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,901 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRest Church RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.68 to 670 - 0.08 to 11
RouteCounty Highway 669
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.29097, -78.08508
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,934 (2020)
Projected traffic14,901 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rest Church RD over I-81 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rest 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 December 2023.

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

About 9,934 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rest Church RD over I-81?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Rest Church RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.