US Bridges

Hammond Lane over Sbl RTE 81

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.07 Rt 648 - 0.3 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000002083

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,971
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammond Lane over Sbl RTE 81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hammond Lane over Sbl RTE 81 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 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 1,971 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,984 by 2045. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesHammond Lane
CrossesSbl RTE 81
Location0.07 Rt 648 - 0.3 Rt 11
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.09968, -79.07126
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,971 (2022)
Projected traffic1,984 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hammond Lane over Sbl RTE 81 built?

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

What condition is Hammond Lane over Sbl RTE 81 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hammond Lane over Sbl RTE 81 carry?

About 1,971 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hammond Lane over Sbl RTE 81?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hammond Lane over Sbl RTE 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.