I-81 Nbl over Cedar Creek
FairShenandoah County, Virginia · 0.00 Shen - 0.00 Warren · Structure no. 000000000018746
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 385 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,918
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Nbl over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Nbl over Cedar Creek 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 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 30,918 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,140 by 2045. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Nbl over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-81 Nbl over Cedar Creek 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 I-81 Nbl over Cedar Creek carry?
About 30,918 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Nbl over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Nbl over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.