I-81 Sbl over Narrow Passage Creek
FairShenandoah County, Virginia · 2.15 to 185 - 1.86 to 42 · Structure no. 000000000017036
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 343 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,303
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Sbl over Narrow Passage Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sbl over Narrow Passage 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 23,303 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,084 by 2045. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Narrow Passage Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-81 Sbl over Narrow Passage 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 Narrow Passage Creek carry?
About 23,303 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Sbl over Narrow Passage Creek?
The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Sbl over Narrow Passage Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.