US Bridges

I-81 over Spring Hollow Run

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.54 to 42 - 7.60 to 651 · Structure no. 000000000017057

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,351
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 over Spring Hollow Run is a concrete culvert carrying I-81 over Spring Hollow Run 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 6 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 46,351 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,681 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81
CrossesSpring Hollow Run
Location0.54 to 42 - 7.60 to 651
RouteInterstate 81
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87911, -78.52329
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,351 (2022)
Projected traffic51,681 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 over Spring Hollow Run built?

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

What condition is I-81 over Spring Hollow Run 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-81 over Spring Hollow Run carry?

About 46,351 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-81 over Spring Hollow Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns I-81 over Spring Hollow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.