US Bridges

Old Valley Pk -Nbl over I-81

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.20 to 629 - 0.20 TOF245 · Structure no. 000000000016968

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

Old Valley Pk -Nbl over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Valley Pk -Nbl 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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CarriesOld Valley Pk -Nbl
CrossesI-81
Location0.20 to 629 - 0.20 TOF245
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.00768, -78.33443
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$221 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Valley Pk -Nbl over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Old Valley Pk -Nbl 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 Old Valley Pk -Nbl over I-81 carry?

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

How long is Old Valley Pk -Nbl 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 Old Valley Pk -Nbl over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.