US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 220 Alt

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 3.07-RKE ;0.0-RT. 220 · Structure no. 000000000003238

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,315
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 220 Alt is a concrete tee beam carrying Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 220 Alt in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 29,315 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,856 by 2045. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0081
CrossesRTE 220 Alt
Location3.07-RKE ;0.0-RT. 220
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38825, -79.90505
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,315 (2022)
Projected traffic29,856 by 2045
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
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 220 Alt built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Sbl 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 2025.

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

About 29,315 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 220 Alt?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 220 Alt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.