US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over Rt 250

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 2.72 to 262 & 0.80 to 64 · Structure no. 000000000001812

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,742
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over Rt 250 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl 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 29,742 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,483 by 2045. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSbl Route 0081
CrossesRt 250
Location2.72 to 262 & 0.80 to 64
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates38.12857, -79.03716
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,742 (2022)
Projected traffic34,483 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Sbl Route 0081 over Rt 250 built?

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

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

About 29,742 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over Rt 250?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over Rt 250?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.