US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over RT99/COUNT Pulaski Dr.

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 4.34-RT 11; 4.34-RT 100 · Structure no. 000000000014468

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,162
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over RT99/COUNT Pulaski Dr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl 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.

It carries about 21,162 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,841 by 2045. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0081
CrossesRT99/COUNT Pulaski Dr.
Location4.34-RT 11; 4.34-RT 100
RouteInterstate 81
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.02593, -80.72974
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,162 (2022)
Projected traffic23,841 by 2045
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 Sbl Route 0081 over RT99/COUNT Pulaski Dr. built?

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

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

About 21,162 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.