US Bridges

Jmu-Carrier Drive over I-81

Good

Harrisonburg city, Virginia · 0.25 Rt 331 - 0.75 Rt 331 · Structure no. 000000000024556

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jmu-Carrier Drive over I-81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jmu-Carrier Drive over I-81 in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJmu-Carrier Drive
CrossesI-81
Location0.25 Rt 331 - 0.75 Rt 331
RouteCity Street 331
CountyHarrisonburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.43529, -78.86623
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1998)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jmu-Carrier Drive over I-81 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jmu-Carrier Drive over I-81 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Jmu-Carrier Drive over I-81 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Jmu-Carrier Drive over I-81?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Jmu-Carrier Drive over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.