US Bridges

Trinity Church RD over I-81

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.24 Rt 11 - 0.02 Rt F238 · Structure no. 000000000016070

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
635
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trinity Church RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trinity Church 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 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 635 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,016 by 2045. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesTrinity Church RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.24 Rt 11 - 0.02 Rt F238
RouteCounty Highway 724
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.49481, -78.80047
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic635 (2015)
Projected traffic1,016 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Trinity Church RD over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Trinity 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 May 2023.

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

About 635 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Trinity Church RD over I-81?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Trinity Church RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.