US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over RT99/COUNT Pulaski Dr.

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 4.34-RT 11; 4.34-RT 100 · Structure no. 000000000014466

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,053
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over RT99/COUNT Pulaski Dr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0081 over RT99/COUNT Pulaski Dr. in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 23,053 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,221 by 2045. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNbl Route 0081
CrossesRT99/COUNT Pulaski Dr.
Location4.34-RT 11; 4.34-RT 100
RouteInterstate 81
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.02576, -80.72955
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, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,053 (2022)
Projected traffic28,221 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$266.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0081 over RT99/COUNT Pulaski Dr. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over RT99/COUNT Pulaski Dr. 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 RT99/COUNT Pulaski Dr. carry?

About 23,053 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over RT99/COUNT Pulaski Dr.?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over RT99/COUNT Pulaski Dr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.