US Bridges

Route 11 Sbl over I-81

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.20 to 629 -0.20 to F245 · Structure no. 000000000016966

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,943
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 11 Sbl over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 11 Sbl over I-81 in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,943 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,794 by 2045. The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 11 Sbl
CrossesI-81
Location0.20 to 629 -0.20 to F245
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.00776, -78.33466
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,943 (2022)
Projected traffic2,794 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$237 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 11 Sbl over I-81 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 11 Sbl 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 March 2023.

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

About 1,943 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 11 Sbl over I-81?

The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 11 Sbl over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.