US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 250

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.8 to 64 & 2.72 to 262 · Structure no. 000000000001810

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

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 250 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 250 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 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 30,927 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,552 by 2045. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNbl Route 0081
CrossesRt 250
Location0.8 to 64 & 2.72 to 262
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates38.12822, -79.03679
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,927 (2022)
Projected traffic36,552 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 250 built?

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

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 250 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 Rt 250 carry?

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

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 250?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 250?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.