US Bridges

I 81 (x) over Dry Run

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.35 MI N of CR 13 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A088

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 81 (x) over Dry Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 81 (x) over Dry Run in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 54,700 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,204 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesI 81 (x)
CrossesDry Run
Location0.35 MI N of CR 13 Sls
RouteInterstate 8100
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.48489, -77.97685
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,700 (2020)
Projected traffic72,204 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 81 (x) over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 81 (x) over Dry Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I 81 (x) over Dry Run carry?

About 54,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I 81 (x) over Dry Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 81 (x) over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.