Sbl Route 0081 over Middle River
FairAugusta County, Virginia · 0.73 to 612 - 6.93 to 256 · Structure no. 000000000001784
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 516 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,009
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sbl Route 0081 over Middle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0081 over Middle River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 28,009 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,521 by 2042. The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sbl Route 0081 over Middle River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over Middle River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sbl Route 0081 over Middle River carry?
About 28,009 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sbl Route 0081 over Middle River?
The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over Middle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.