US Bridges

RTE 232 Ramps A&b over Rte. I-81

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.16 S Radf; 0.40 - I-81 · Structure no. 000000000029356

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,799
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 232 Ramps A&b over Rte. I-81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 232 Ramps A&b over Rte. I-81 in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,799 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,006 by 2045. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 232 Ramps A&b
CrossesRte. I-81
Location0.16 S Radf; 0.40 - I-81
RouteState Highway 232
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09058, -80.57629
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,799 (2022)
Projected traffic2,006 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 RTE 232 Ramps A&b over Rte. I-81 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 232 Ramps A&b over Rte. I-81 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 232 Ramps A&b over Rte. I-81 carry?

About 1,799 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 232 Ramps A&b over Rte. I-81?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 232 Ramps A&b over Rte. I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.