US Bridges

81 Sbl over Prease RD 628

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.26 Rt 11S; 4.32 Rt 11N · Structure no. 000000000003196

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,785
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

81 Sbl over Prease RD 628 is a concrete tee beam carrying 81 Sbl over Prease RD 628 in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 19,785 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,263 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries81 Sbl
CrossesPrease RD 628
Location1.26 Rt 11S; 4.32 Rt 11N
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.51439, -79.73447
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,785 (2022)
Projected traffic24,263 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$875.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 81 Sbl over Prease RD 628 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 81 Sbl over Prease RD 628 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 2024.

How much traffic does 81 Sbl over Prease RD 628 carry?

About 19,785 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 81 Sbl over Prease RD 628?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 81 Sbl over Prease RD 628?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.