US Bridges

Route 11 over I-81

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 259 - 0.10 Rt 608 · Structure no. 000000000029417

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
381 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,428
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 11 over I-81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 11 over I-81 in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 3,428 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,922 by 2042. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 11
CrossesI-81
Location0.05 Rt 259 - 0.10 Rt 608
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.56283, -78.74536
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,428 (2022)
Projected traffic3,922 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Route 11 over I-81 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 11 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 11 over I-81 carry?

About 3,428 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 11 over I-81?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Route 11 over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.