US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over New River Trail S. P.

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.31-RT 99; 4.03-RT 100 · Structure no. 000000000014473

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,056
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over New River Trail S. P. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0081 over New River Trail S. P. 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 22,056 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,577 by 2045. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSbl Route 0081
CrossesNew River Trail S. P.
Location0.31-RT 99; 4.03-RT 100
RouteInterstate 81
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.03021, -80.72866
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,056 (2022)
Projected traffic24,577 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
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 New River Trail S. P. built?

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

What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over New River Trail S. P. 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 New River Trail S. P. carry?

About 22,056 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over New River Trail S. P.?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over New River Trail S. P.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.