US Bridges

I-81 Sbl over West Old Cross Rd-Rt 211

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 1.02 Rckhm CO-3.11 to 730 · Structure no. 000000000016997

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,695
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Sbl over West Old Cross Rd-Rt 211 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sbl over West 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 22,695 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,565 by 2045. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-81 Sbl
CrossesWest Old Cross Rd-Rt 211
Location1.02 Rckhm CO-3.11 to 730
RouteInterstate 81
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.64788, -78.6766
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 length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,695 (2022)
Projected traffic25,565 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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-81 Sbl over West Old Cross Rd-Rt 211 built?

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

What condition is I-81 Sbl over West 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 Sbl over West Old Cross Rd-Rt 211 carry?

About 22,695 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Sbl over West Old Cross Rd-Rt 211?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Sbl over West Old Cross Rd-Rt 211?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.