US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 43 & CSX Railway

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 3.06 Rt 11; 2.52 Rt 11 N · Structure no. 000000000003208

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
349 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,216
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 43 & CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 43 & CSX Railway 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 20,216 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,308 by 2045. The structure is 349 ft (106.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Route 0081
CrossesRTE 43 & CSX Railway
Location3.06 Rt 11; 2.52 Rt 11 N
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52508, -79.70519
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length349 ft (106.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,216 (2022)
Projected traffic24,308 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$286.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 43 & CSX Railway built?

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

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 43 & CSX Railway 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 RTE 43 & CSX Railway carry?

About 20,216 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 43 & CSX Railway?

The structure is 349 ft (106.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 43 & CSX Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.