US Bridges

Route 0011 over RTE I 81

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 2.88-81; 6.13-NCL Troutvi · Structure no. 000000000003183

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,599
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0011 over RTE I 81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0011 over RTE I 81 in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,599 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,013 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoute 0011
CrossesRTE I 81
Location2.88-81; 6.13-NCL Troutvi
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates37.47804, -79.78734
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,599 (2022)
Projected traffic4,013 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0011 over RTE I 81 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0011 over RTE I 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0011 over RTE I 81 carry?

About 3,599 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0011 over RTE I 81?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0011 over RTE I 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.