US Bridges

Maurertown Mill RD over I-81

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.50 to 642 - 1.00 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000017168

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
774
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maurertown Mill RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maurertown Mill 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 774 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 863 by 2045. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMaurertown Mill RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.50 to 642 - 1.00 to 11
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.9408, -78.46886
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic774 (2022)
Projected traffic863 by 2045
Trucks1%
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$66 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maurertown Mill RD over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Maurertown Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does Maurertown Mill RD over I-81 carry?

About 774 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maurertown Mill RD over I-81?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Maurertown Mill RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.