US Bridges

Old Furnace Road over I-81

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Harrisonburg city, Virginia · 0.11 Rt 720N-0.01 Rt F238 · Structure no. 000000000029419

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Furnace Road over I-81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Furnace Road over I-81 in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2035. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Furnace Road
CrossesI-81
Location0.11 Rt 720N-0.01 Rt F238
RouteCity Street 720
CountyHarrisonburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.45328, -78.83474
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Old Furnace Road over I-81 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Furnace Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Furnace Road over I-81 carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Furnace Road over I-81?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Furnace Road over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.