US Bridges

Tenth Legion RD over I-81

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt F239- 0.26 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000016163

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tenth Legion RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tenth Legion 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 222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 252 by 2045. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTenth Legion RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.02 Rt F239- 0.26 Rt 11
RouteCounty Highway 798
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.58058, -78.73595
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length277 ft (84.4 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 traffic222 (2018)
Projected traffic252 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$41 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tenth Legion RD over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Tenth Legion 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 Tenth Legion RD over I-81 carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Tenth Legion RD over I-81?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tenth Legion RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.