US Bridges

West Reservoir RD over I-81

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.50 Rt 683 - 0.60 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000016984

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,838
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Reservoir RD over I-81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Reservoir RD over I-81 in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 14,838 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,544 by 2042. The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Reservoir RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.50 Rt 683 - 0.60 Rt 11
RouteState Highway 42
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87211, -78.52782
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length278 ft (84.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,838 (2022)
Projected traffic16,544 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$93 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Reservoir RD over I-81 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Reservoir 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does West Reservoir RD over I-81 carry?

About 14,838 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Reservoir RD over I-81?

The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns West Reservoir RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.