US Bridges

Martz RD over I-81

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.21 Rt 11 - 0.05 Rt 986 · Structure no. 000000000016169

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
993
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martz RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martz 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 993 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,039 by 2045. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMartz RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.21 Rt 11 - 0.05 Rt 986
RouteCounty Highway 806
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.53664, -78.76727
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic993 (2022)
Projected traffic1,039 by 2045
Trucks1%
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$39 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Martz RD over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Martz 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 February 2023.

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

About 993 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Martz RD over I-81?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Martz RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.