US Bridges

College Drive over RTE 81

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.0 FR F031 & 0.55 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000019175

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,654
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Drive over RTE 81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Drive over RTE 81 in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 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 2,654 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,595 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege Drive
CrossesRTE 81
Location0.0 FR F031 & 0.55 to 609
RouteCounty Highway 737
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76479, -81.83384
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,654 (2022)
Projected traffic3,595 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$455 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was College Drive over RTE 81 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is College Drive over RTE 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does College Drive over RTE 81 carry?

About 2,654 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is College Drive over RTE 81?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns College Drive over RTE 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.