US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over Glenvar Heights Blvd

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 3.12-MONT Co; 3.71-RT 112 · Structure no. 000000000014897

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,030
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over Glenvar Heights Blvd is a concrete tee beam carrying Sbl 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 28,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,253 by 2045. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 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
CrossesGlenvar Heights Blvd
Location3.12-MONT Co; 3.71-RT 112
RouteInterstate 81
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26526, -80.15588
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,030 (2022)
Projected traffic31,253 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$206 million (2041 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0081 over Glenvar Heights Blvd built?

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

What condition is Sbl 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 Sbl Route 0081 over Glenvar Heights Blvd carry?

About 28,030 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over Glenvar Heights Blvd?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over Glenvar Heights Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.