US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over I-81

Poor

Harrisonburg city, Virginia · 0.18 RTE 11-0.05 RTE 973 · Structure no. 000000000020402

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,643
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pleasant Valley RD over I-81 in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,643 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,407 by 2045. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.18 RTE 11-0.05 RTE 973
RouteCity Street 679
CountyHarrisonburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.40418, -78.90492
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 11 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,643 (2022)
Projected traffic7,407 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over I-81 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over I-81 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over I-81 carry?

About 6,643 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over I-81?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.