US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over Glenvar Heights Blvd.

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 3.12-MONT Co; 3.71-RT 112 · Structure no. 000000000014895

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,294
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over Glenvar Heights Blvd. is a concrete tee beam carrying Nbl Route 0081 over Glenvar Heights Blvd. in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 28,294 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,285 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 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
CrossesGlenvar Heights Blvd.
Location3.12-MONT Co; 3.71-RT 112
RouteInterstate 81
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26508, -80.15566
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,294 (2022)
Projected traffic34,285 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

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$233.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0081 over Glenvar Heights Blvd. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over Glenvar Heights Blvd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0081 over Glenvar Heights Blvd. carry?

About 28,294 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over Glenvar Heights Blvd.?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over Glenvar Heights Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.