US Bridges

Rt 50 Ramp on I81N over Abrams Creek & Privat RD

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.40 to 50 - 0.10 to I81N · Structure no. 000000000028783

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,024
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 50 Ramp on I81N over Abrams Creek & Privat RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 50 Ramp on I81N over Abrams Creek & Privat RD in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 5,024 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,475 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 50 Ramp on I81N
CrossesAbrams Creek & Privat RD
Location0.40 to 50 - 0.10 to I81N
RouteInterstate 50
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.16684, -78.15369
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,024 (2022)
Projected traffic9,475 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 50 Ramp on I81N over Abrams Creek & Privat RD built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 50 Ramp on I81N over Abrams Creek & Privat RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 50 Ramp on I81N over Abrams Creek & Privat RD carry?

About 5,024 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rt 50 Ramp on I81N over Abrams Creek & Privat RD?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 50 Ramp on I81N over Abrams Creek & Privat RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.