US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over NS Railway

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 6.59 Rt 612 - 1.07 Rt 256 · Structure no. 000000000001771

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,643
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0081 over NS Railway in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 28,643 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,454 by 2045. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Route 0081
CrossesNS Railway
Location6.59 Rt 612 - 1.07 Rt 256
RouteInterstate 81
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.27318, -78.93702
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,643 (2022)
Projected traffic37,454 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$61 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0081 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over NS Railway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0081 over NS Railway carry?

About 28,643 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over NS Railway?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.