US Bridges

West Spring ST over I-81

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.10 to 1032-0.90 Woodstk · Structure no. 000000000017350

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
289 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,304
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Spring ST over I-81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Spring ST 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 1,304 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,454 by 2045. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Spring ST
CrossesI-81
Location0.10 to 1032-0.90 Woodstk
RouteCity Street 816
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88698, -78.51971
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,304 (2022)
Projected traffic1,454 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Spring ST over I-81 built?

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

What condition is West Spring ST 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does West Spring ST over I-81 carry?

About 1,304 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West Spring ST over I-81?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Spring ST over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.