US Bridges

Wissler RD over I-81

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.03 to 950 - 0.85 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000017282

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
318 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wissler RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wissler 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 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 552 vehicles a day, projected to reach 615 by 2042. The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWissler RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.03 to 950 - 0.85 to 11
RouteCounty Highway 720
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.72413, -78.65939
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length318 ft (96.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2022)
Projected traffic615 by 2042
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$90 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wissler RD over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Wissler 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 October 2024.

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

About 552 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wissler RD over I-81?

The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wissler RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.