US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over Ramp 1

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.18 to 262 & 0.76 to 250 · Structure no. 000000000001781

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,927
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over Ramp 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0081 over Ramp 1 in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 30,927 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,552 by 2045. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 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
CrossesRamp 1
Location1.18 to 262 & 0.76 to 250
RouteInterstate 81
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.12095, -79.04765
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,927 (2022)
Projected traffic36,552 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$680 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0081 over Ramp 1 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over Ramp 1 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0081 over Ramp 1 carry?

About 30,927 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over Ramp 1?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over Ramp 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.