US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over Rtes 100 & 11

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 2.63-WYTHE Co; 4.34-RT 99 · Structure no. 000000000014462

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,242
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over Rtes 100 & 11 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0081 over Rtes 100 & 11 in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 21,242 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,685 by 2045. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNbl Route 0081
CrossesRtes 100 & 11
Location2.63-WYTHE Co; 4.34-RT 99
RouteInterstate 81
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.99349, -80.793
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,242 (2022)
Projected traffic23,685 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$210.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0081 over Rtes 100 & 11 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over Rtes 100 & 11 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0081 over Rtes 100 & 11 carry?

About 21,242 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over Rtes 100 & 11?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over Rtes 100 & 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.