I-81 SB over Potomac River

Good Condition61 years old61,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyBerkeley
LocationOn Wv/md State Line
CarriesI-81 SB
CrossesPotomac River
Coordinates39.58464, -77.83128

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1184.1 ft (360.9 m)
Max Span190.0 ft (57.9 m)
Deck Width62.0 ft (18.9 m)
Deck Area6821.0 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1965 (reconstructed 2020)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic61,300 (2011)
Truck Traffic32%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000002A158

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