US Bridges

Hawkins RD over I-81

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.40 to End - 0.25 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000017345

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawkins RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkins 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2045. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHawkins RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.40 to End - 0.25 to 11
RouteCounty Highway 796
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.77288, -78.62194
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2022)
Projected traffic157 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$77 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawkins RD over I-81 built?

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

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

About 146 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hawkins RD over I-81?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hawkins RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.