US Bridges

Mt Olive RD over I-81

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.42 to 642 - 0.90 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000017152

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,446
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Olive RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Olive 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 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 5,446 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,072 by 2045. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Olive RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.42 to 642 - 0.90 to 11
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.96531, -78.43719
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,446 (2022)
Projected traffic6,072 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$303 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Olive RD over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Mt Olive 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 Mt Olive RD over I-81 carry?

About 5,446 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mt Olive RD over I-81?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Olive RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.