US Bridges

I81 over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.38 MI N of CR 15 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A128

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I81 over Tuscarora Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I81 over Tuscarora Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 29,300 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,676 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI81
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location0.38 MI N of CR 15 Sls
RouteInterstate 8100
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.47047, -77.98919
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,300 (2020)
Projected traffic38,676 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I81 over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I81 over Tuscarora Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I81 over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 29,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I81 over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I81 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.