US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over Valley Road

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.28 Rt 220; 4.85 Rt 640 · Structure no. 000000000003242

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,875
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over Valley Road is a concrete tee beam carrying Sbl Route 0081 over Valley Road 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 20,875 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,210 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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
CrossesValley Road
Location1.28 Rt 220; 4.85 Rt 640
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40458, -79.89577
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,875 (2022)
Projected traffic23,210 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
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$927.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0081 over Valley Road built?

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

What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over Valley Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0081 over Valley Road carry?

About 20,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over Valley Road?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over Valley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.