US Bridges

I-81 Sbl over South Middle RD (rt 614)

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 3.91 to 292 - 1.96 to 185 · Structure no. 000000000017029

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,689
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Sbl over South Middle RD (rt 614) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sbl over South Middle RD (rt 614) 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 22,689 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,498 by 2045. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-81 Sbl
CrossesSouth Middle RD (rt 614)
Location3.91 to 292 - 1.96 to 185
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates38.81006, -78.59878
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
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 inspectionApril 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,689 (2022)
Projected traffic28,498 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 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 South Middle RD (rt 614) built?

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

What condition is I-81 Sbl over South Middle RD (rt 614) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-81 Sbl over South Middle RD (rt 614) carry?

About 22,689 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Sbl over South Middle RD (rt 614)?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Sbl over South Middle RD (rt 614)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.