US Bridges

Reservoir Street over I-81

Good

Harrisonburg city, Virginia · 0.02EASTOVER DR-0.35 331 · Structure no. 000000000026297

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,994
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reservoir Street over I-81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reservoir Street over I-81 in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20,994 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,616 by 2042. The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesReservoir Street
CrossesI-81
Location0.02EASTOVER DR-0.35 331
RouteCity Street 710
Coordinates38.43568, -78.85474
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length395 ft (120.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,994 (2022)
Projected traffic28,616 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$300 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Reservoir Street over I-81 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reservoir Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Reservoir Street over I-81 carry?

About 20,994 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Reservoir Street over I-81?

The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Reservoir Street over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.