US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 262

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 3.11 Rt 250 - 2.01 Rt 612 · Structure no. 000000000001849

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,085
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 262 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 262 in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 30,085 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,214 by 2045. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Route 0081
CrossesRt 262
Location3.11 Rt 250 - 2.01 Rt 612
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates38.1663, -79.01031
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,085 (2022)
Projected traffic37,214 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$224 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 262 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 262 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 Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 262 carry?

About 30,085 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 262?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over Rt 262?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.