US Bridges

Millwood Pike over I-81

Poor

Winchester city, Virginia · 0.13 Mall BLVD-0.16 522 · Structure no. 000000000008055

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,397
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millwood Pike over I-81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Millwood Pike over I-81 in Winchester city, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 21,397 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,372 by 2045. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMillwood Pike
CrossesI-81
Location0.13 Mall BLVD-0.16 522
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyWinchester city
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.16229, -78.15798
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,397 (2022)
Projected traffic19,372 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Millwood Pike over I-81 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millwood Pike 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Millwood Pike over I-81 carry?

About 21,397 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Millwood Pike over I-81?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Millwood Pike over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.