US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 220 Alt

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 3.07ROANOK Co; 0.0 Rt 220 · Structure no. 000000000003236

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 220 Alt is a concrete tee beam carrying Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 220 Alt in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 29,404 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,785 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Route 0081
CrossesRTE 220 Alt
Location3.07ROANOK Co; 0.0 Rt 220
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates37.38799, -79.90471
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,404 (2022)
Projected traffic32,785 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

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 Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 220 Alt built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 220 Alt 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 220 Alt carry?

About 29,404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 220 Alt?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 220 Alt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.