US Bridges

Fairview RD over I-81

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.20 to 676 - 0.52 to 642 · Structure no. 000000000017100

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
269 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,523
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairview RD over I-81 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 1,523 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,698 by 2042. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.20 to 676 - 0.52 to 642
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89372, -78.51451
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,523 (2022)
Projected traffic1,698 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$223 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview RD over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Fairview RD over I-81 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview RD over I-81 carry?

About 1,523 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fairview RD over I-81?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.