US Bridges

North River RD over I-81

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.65 Rt 693 - 0.75 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000016223

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North River RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North River RD over I-81 in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2045. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth River RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.65 Rt 693 - 0.75 Rt 11
RouteCounty Highway 867
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.3502, -78.932
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating55 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 span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2022)
Projected traffic445 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 North River RD over I-81 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is North River 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 North River RD over I-81 carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North River RD over I-81?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns North River RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.