US Bridges

Newbern ROAD/611 over RTE I 81

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.18-RT 662; 0.02-RT 682 · Structure no. 000000000014544

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
997
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newbern ROAD/611 over RTE I 81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newbern ROAD/611 over RTE I 81 in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 997 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNewbern ROAD/611
CrossesRTE I 81
Location0.18-RT 662; 0.02-RT 682
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07969, -80.68354
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic997 (2022)
Projected traffic1,112 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Newbern ROAD/611 over RTE I 81 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newbern ROAD/611 over RTE I 81 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Newbern ROAD/611 over RTE I 81 carry?

About 997 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Newbern ROAD/611 over RTE I 81?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Newbern ROAD/611 over RTE I 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.