I-81 Sbl over RTE 185 & Stony Creek
FairShenandoah County, Virginia · 1.79 to 614 - 4.01 to 42 · Structure no. 000000000017033
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 443 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,689
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Sbl over RTE 185 & Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sbl over RTE 185 & Stony Creek 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 443 ft (135 m) long and 35 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 RTE 185 & Stony Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-81 Sbl over RTE 185 & Stony Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does I-81 Sbl over RTE 185 & Stony Creek carry?
About 22,689 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Sbl over RTE 185 & Stony Creek?
The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Sbl over RTE 185 & Stony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.