US Bridges

Fellowship RD over I-81

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.42 Rt 11 - 0.70 Rt 717 · Structure no. 000000000016065

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
734
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fellowship RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fellowship RD over I-81 in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 734 vehicles a day, projected to reach 818 by 2045. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFellowship RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.42 Rt 11 - 0.70 Rt 717
RouteCounty Highway 721
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.51209, -78.78242
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92.1 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 traffic734 (2022)
Projected traffic818 by 2045
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$51 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fellowship RD over I-81 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fellowship 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Fellowship RD over I-81 carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fellowship RD over I-81?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fellowship RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.