US Bridges

Harrisville RD over I-81

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.40 to 642 - 0.60 to 653 · Structure no. 000000000017165

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrisville RD over I-81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrisville 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 321 vehicles a day, projected to reach 358 by 2045. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrisville RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.40 to 642 - 0.60 to 653
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.94921, -78.45914
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2022)
Projected traffic358 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$191 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrisville RD over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Harrisville 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 Harrisville RD over I-81 carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harrisville RD over I-81?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Harrisville RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.