US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 694

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.15 Rt 11 - 3.21 Rt 654 · Structure no. 000000000001777

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,736
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 694 is a concrete tee beam carrying Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 694 in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 57 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 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 24,736 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,918 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Route 0081
CrossesRt 694
Location0.15 Rt 11 - 3.21 Rt 654
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates38.04139, -79.12378
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,736 (2022)
Projected traffic30,918 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$46 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 694 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 694 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 694 carry?

About 24,736 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 694?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 694?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.