US Bridges

Concord Church RD over I-81

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 983 - 0.45 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000016152

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
358 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord Church RD over I-81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Concord 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 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 278 vehicles a day, projected to reach 286 by 2042. The structure is 358 ft (109 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesConcord Church RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.02 Rt 983 - 0.45 Rt 11
RouteCounty Highway 793
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.61228, -78.71003
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length358 ft (109 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2018)
Projected traffic286 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Concord Church RD over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Concord 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 October 2024.

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

About 278 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Concord Church RD over I-81?

The structure is 358 ft (109 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Concord Church RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.