US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over New River Trail St. Park

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.31-RTE99; 4.03-RTE100 · Structure no. 000000000014472

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

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over New River Trail St. Park is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0081 over New River Trail St. Park 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 23,053 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,221 by 2045. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Route 0081
CrossesNew River Trail St. Park
Location0.31-RTE99; 4.03-RTE100
RouteInterstate 81
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.03006, -80.72847
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 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 structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Nbl Route 0081 over New River Trail St. Park built?

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

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over New River Trail St. Park 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 New River Trail St. Park carry?

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

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over New River Trail St. Park?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over New River Trail St. Park?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.