US Bridges

Newdale School RD over I-81

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.57 Rt 797 - 0.49 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000016158

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
346 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newdale School RD over I-81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newdale School 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2045. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNewdale School RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.57 Rt 797 - 0.49 Rt 11
RouteCounty Highway 796
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.59477, -78.7253
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2018)
Projected traffic132 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Newdale School RD over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Newdale School 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Newdale School RD over I-81 carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Newdale School RD over I-81?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Newdale School RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.