US Bridges

Route 0262 over I-81 N&sbl

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.49 81 Nbl - 0.85 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000001908

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,141
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0262 over I-81 N&sbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0262 over I-81 N&sbl in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 16,141 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,566 by 2045. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0262
CrossesI-81 N&sbl
Location0.49 81 Nbl - 0.85 Rt 11
RouteState Highway 262
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.10791, -79.06116
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,141 (2022)
Projected traffic23,566 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0262 over I-81 N&sbl built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0262 over I-81 N&sbl 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0262 over I-81 N&sbl carry?

About 16,141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0262 over I-81 N&sbl?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0262 over I-81 N&sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.