US Bridges

Friedens Church RD over I-81

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.70 Rt 11 - 0.05 Rt 682 · Structure no. 000000000024449

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,314
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friedens Church RD over I-81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Friedens Church RD over I-81 in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 19,314 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,535 by 2042. The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFriedens Church RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.70 Rt 11 - 0.05 Rt 682
RouteState Highway 257
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.35732, -78.92768
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length323 ft (98.4 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,314 (2022)
Projected traffic21,535 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Friedens Church RD over I-81 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friedens Church 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 2024.

How much traffic does Friedens Church RD over I-81 carry?

About 19,314 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Friedens Church RD over I-81?

The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Friedens Church RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.