I-81 Nbl over NS Rway Spur (abandoned)
FairAugusta County, Virginia · 0.48 to 612 & 7.17 to 256 · Structure no. 000000000001785
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,643
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Nbl over NS Rway Spur (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Nbl over NS Rway Spur (abandoned) 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 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 28,643 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,454 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Nbl over NS Rway Spur (abandoned) built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-81 Nbl over NS Rway Spur (abandoned) 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I-81 Nbl over NS Rway Spur (abandoned) carry?
About 28,643 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Nbl over NS Rway Spur (abandoned)?
The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Nbl over NS Rway Spur (abandoned)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.