81SB Rp to 581 Sbl over Undr 81NB & Ovr 581SB Rp
FairRoanoke County, Virginia · 0.18-SBL 81; 1.07-RT117 · Structure no. 000000000014893
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,401
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
81SB Rp to 581 Sbl over Undr 81NB & Ovr 581SB Rp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 81SB Rp to 581 Sbl over Undr 81NB & Ovr 581SB Rp in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 4,401 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,425 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 81SB Rp to 581 Sbl over Undr 81NB & Ovr 581SB Rp built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is 81SB Rp to 581 Sbl over Undr 81NB & Ovr 581SB Rp 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 81SB Rp to 581 Sbl over Undr 81NB & Ovr 581SB Rp carry?
About 4,401 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 81SB Rp to 581 Sbl over Undr 81NB & Ovr 581SB Rp?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns 81SB Rp to 581 Sbl over Undr 81NB & Ovr 581SB Rp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.