US Bridges

I 81 over US 11

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 3.04 Mi. N of Wv 901 (f) · Structure no. 00000000002A160

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 81 over US 11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 81 over US 11 in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 28,100 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,092 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 81
CrossesUS 11
Location3.04 Mi. N of Wv 901 (f)
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.57976, -77.87634
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span216 ft (65.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,100 (2020)
Projected traffic37,092 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 81 over US 11 built?

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

What condition is I 81 over US 11 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 81 over US 11 carry?

About 28,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I 81 over US 11?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I 81 over US 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.