US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 11

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 5.87 Rt 640; 5.58 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000003230

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,785
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,263 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0081
CrossesRTE 11
Location5.87 Rt 640; 5.58 Rt 11
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50018, -79.74883
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 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 rating61.9 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 length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 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
Trucks37%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 carry?

About 19,785 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 11?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.