US Bridges

Padgetts Hill Road over RTE I 81

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.20 to 686 & 3.30 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000015617

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Padgetts Hill Road over RTE I 81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Padgetts Hill Road over RTE I 81 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 473 vehicles a day, projected to reach 539 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPadgetts Hill Road
CrossesRTE I 81
Location0.20 to 686 & 3.30 to 609
RouteCounty Highway 690
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.66114, -79.52877
Functional classRural 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.
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 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2017)
Projected traffic539 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Padgetts Hill Road over RTE I 81 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Padgetts Hill Road over RTE 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 2024.

How much traffic does Padgetts Hill Road over RTE I 81 carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Padgetts Hill Road over RTE I 81?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Padgetts Hill Road over RTE I 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.