US Bridges

Stone Spring RD over I-81

Good

Harrisonburg city, Virginia · 0.36 Rt 839 -.02 Ramblwd · Structure no. 000000000027544

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
341 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Spring RD over I-81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stone Spring RD over I-81 in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,251 by 2042. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStone Spring RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.36 Rt 839 -.02 Ramblwd
RouteState Highway 726
Coordinates38.41829, -78.88409
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span171 ft (52 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2019)
Projected traffic11,251 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$60 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Spring RD over I-81 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Spring RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Spring RD over I-81 carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stone Spring RD over I-81?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Spring RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.