US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over Lewis Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · .61 Rt 262-2.49 Rt 250 · Structure no. 000000000001853

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,742
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0081 over Lewis Creek 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 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 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Route 0081
CrossesLewis Creek
Location.61 Rt 262-2.49 Rt 250
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates38.15831, -79.01509
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$70 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0081 over Lewis Creek built?

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

What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over Lewis Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0081 over Lewis Creek carry?

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

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.