US Bridges

I-81 Nbl over NS Railway & Cty Club RD

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.24 to 33 - 3.54 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000020465

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,365
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Nbl over NS Railway & Cty Club RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Nbl over NS Railway & Cty Club RD in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 26,365 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,428 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 Nbl
CrossesNS Railway & Cty Club RD
Location0.24 to 33 - 3.54 to 11
RouteInterstate 81
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.43951, -78.84797
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,365 (2022)
Projected traffic32,428 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Nbl over NS Railway & Cty Club RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-81 Nbl over NS Railway & Cty Club RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-81 Nbl over NS Railway & Cty Club RD carry?

About 26,365 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Nbl over NS Railway & Cty Club RD?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Nbl over NS Railway & Cty Club RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.