US Bridges

Quicksburg RD over I-81

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.02 to F240 - 0.25 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000017330

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
327 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
872
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quicksburg RD over I-81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quicksburg 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 872 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2042. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesQuicksburg RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.02 to F240 - 0.25 to 11
RouteCounty Highway 767
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.68372, -78.65869
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2022)
Projected traffic972 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Quicksburg RD over I-81 built?

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

What condition is Quicksburg 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 September 2024.

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

About 872 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Quicksburg RD over I-81?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Quicksburg RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.