US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over CSX Railway & Acc Road

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.64 to 64 & 0.16 to 250 · Structure no. 000000000001808

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,851
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over CSX Railway & Acc Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0081 over CSX Railway & Acc Road 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 30,851 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,936 by 2045. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0081
CrossesCSX Railway & Acc Road
Location0.64 to 64 & 0.16 to 250
RouteInterstate 81
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.12734, -79.03921
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,851 (2022)
Projected traffic34,936 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$108 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0081 over CSX Railway & Acc Road built?

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

What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over CSX Railway & Acc Road 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 Sbl Route 0081 over CSX Railway & Acc Road carry?

About 30,851 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over CSX Railway & Acc Road?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over CSX Railway & Acc Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.