US Bridges

I-81 Nbl over W Old Cross RD (rt 211)

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 1.02 ROCKINGH-3.11 to 730 · Structure no. 000000000016995

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,275
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Nbl over W Old Cross RD (rt 211) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Nbl over W Old Cross RD (rt 211) 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 23,275 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,721 by 2045. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-81 Nbl
CrossesW Old Cross RD (rt 211)
Location1.02 ROCKINGH-3.11 to 730
RouteInterstate 81
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.64793, -78.67616
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,275 (2022)
Projected traffic23,721 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$116 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Nbl over W Old Cross RD (rt 211) built?

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

What condition is I-81 Nbl over W Old Cross RD (rt 211) 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 I-81 Nbl over W Old Cross RD (rt 211) carry?

About 23,275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Nbl over W Old Cross RD (rt 211)?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Nbl over W Old Cross RD (rt 211)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.