I-81 Nbl over Water Plant RD (rt 840)
FairWarren County, Virginia · 0.83 Shen -0.45 Frederick · Structure no. 000000000018742
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,782
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Nbl over Water Plant RD (rt 840) is a concrete tee beam carrying I-81 Nbl over Water Plant RD (rt 840) in Warren 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 30,782 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,140 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Nbl over Water Plant RD (rt 840) built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-81 Nbl over Water Plant RD (rt 840) 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I-81 Nbl over Water Plant RD (rt 840) carry?
About 30,782 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Nbl over Water Plant RD (rt 840)?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Nbl over Water Plant RD (rt 840)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.