US Bridges

Imboden RD over I-81

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.26 Rt 11 - 1.10 Dead E. · Structure no. 000000000016250

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Imboden RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Imboden 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2045. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesImboden RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.26 Rt 11 - 1.10 Dead E.
RouteCounty Highway 990
Coordinates38.33367, -78.9334
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Imboden RD over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Imboden RD over I-81 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

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

About 156 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Imboden RD over I-81?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Imboden RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.