Nbl Route 0081 over James River
FairBotetourt County, Virginia · 02.93 Rt 11; 2.65 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000003205
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 543 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,216
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nbl Route 0081 over James River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0081 over James River in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 20,216 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,308 by 2045. The structure is 543 ft (165.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nbl Route 0081 over James River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over James River 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 Nbl Route 0081 over James River carry?
About 20,216 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nbl Route 0081 over James River?
The structure is 543 ft (165.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over James River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.