US Bridges

Junction RD over I-81

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.50 to 824 - 0.05 to 757 · Structure no. 000000000017141

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
804
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Junction RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Junction RD over I-81 in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 804 vehicles a day, projected to reach 910 by 2045. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJunction RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.50 to 824 - 0.05 to 757
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.00286, -78.384
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2022)
Projected traffic910 by 2045
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$47 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Junction RD over I-81 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Junction 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 February 2023.

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

About 804 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Junction RD over I-81?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Junction RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.