US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 11

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 5.87 Rt 640; 5.58 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000003232

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,216
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 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 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 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,308 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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CarriesNbl Route 0081
CrossesRTE 11
Location5.87 Rt 640; 5.58 Rt 11
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50018, -79.74858
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 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 traffic20,216 (2022)
Projected traffic24,308 by 2042
Trucks41%
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$122.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 built?

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

What condition is Nbl 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 Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 carry?

About 20,216 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Nbl 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 Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.