US Bridges

I-81 Sbl over Route 8

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 5.13RT-177; 4.05RT-460 · Structure no. 000000000030365

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,152
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Sbl over Route 8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sbl over Route 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,152 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,561 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesI-81 Sbl
CrossesRoute 8
Location5.13RT-177; 4.05RT-460
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates37.11619, -80.42299
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,152 (2022)
Projected traffic34,561 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I-81 Sbl over Route 8 built?

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

What condition is I-81 Sbl over Route 8 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-81 Sbl over Route 8 carry?

About 25,152 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Sbl over Route 8?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Sbl over Route 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.