US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 1836_BELLE Haven Rd.

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 3.59-RT419; 1.40-RT115 · Structure no. 000000000014879

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,221
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 1836_BELLE Haven Rd. is a concrete tee beam carrying Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 1836_BELLE Haven Rd. in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 62 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 30,221 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,479 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0081
CrossesRTE 1836_BELLE Haven Rd.
Location3.59-RT419; 1.40-RT115
RouteInterstate 81
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35317, -79.98116
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,221 (2022)
Projected traffic37,479 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 RTE 1836_BELLE Haven Rd. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 1836_BELLE Haven Rd. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 1836_BELLE Haven Rd. carry?

About 30,221 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 1836_BELLE Haven Rd.?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 1836_BELLE Haven Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.