US Bridges

Wesley Chapel RD over I-81

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.03 to 700N & .38 to 735 · Structure no. 000000000015631

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
370 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesley Chapel RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wesley Chapel RD over I-81 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 524 by 2042. The structure is 370 ft (112.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWesley Chapel RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.03 to 700N & .38 to 735
RouteCounty Highway 699
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74058, -79.42338
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length370 ft (112.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2022)
Projected traffic524 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$250 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wesley Chapel RD over I-81 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesley Chapel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wesley Chapel RD over I-81 carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wesley Chapel RD over I-81?

The structure is 370 ft (112.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wesley Chapel RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.