US Bridges

Belgravia RD over I-81

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 1.50 to 614 - 0.50 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000017255

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
355 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belgravia RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belgravia 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 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2045. The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBelgravia RD
CrossesI-81
Location1.50 to 614 - 0.50 to 11
RouteCounty Highway 707
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.78562, -78.61113
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length355 ft (108.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2020)
Projected traffic117 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$70 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belgravia RD over I-81 built?

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

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

About 104 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Belgravia RD over I-81?

The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Belgravia RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.