I-81 Sbl over N Fork Shenandoah River
FairShenandoah County, Virginia · 0.37 FR 730 - 3.68 to 211 · Structure no. 000000000017014
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 671 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,158
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Sbl over N Fork Shenandoah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sbl over N Fork Shenandoah River 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 24,158 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,100 by 2042. The structure is 671 ft (204.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Sbl over N Fork Shenandoah River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-81 Sbl over N Fork Shenandoah River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-81 Sbl over N Fork Shenandoah River carry?
About 24,158 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Sbl over N Fork Shenandoah River?
The structure is 671 ft (204.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Sbl over N Fork Shenandoah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.