US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over New Rv; NS Rwy & RT605

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.00-PULASK & 0.00-MONTG · Structure no. 000000000012159

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,659 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
22,420
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over New Rv; NS Rwy & RT605 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0081 over New Rv; NS Rwy & RT605 in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 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 22,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,040 by 2042. The structure is 1,659 ft (505.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Route 0081
CrossesNew Rv; NS Rwy & RT605
Location0.00-PULASK & 0.00-MONTG
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates37.08841, -80.58286
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,659 ft (505.8 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,420 (2022)
Projected traffic27,040 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 New Rv; NS Rwy & RT605 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over New Rv; NS Rwy & RT605 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 New Rv; NS Rwy & RT605 carry?

About 22,420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over New Rv; NS Rwy & RT605?

The structure is 1,659 ft (505.8 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over New Rv; NS Rwy & RT605?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.