US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over 777 Fort Lewis Church RD

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 4.19-MONT Co; 2.64-RT 112 · Structure no. 000000000014901

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,030
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over 777 Fort Lewis Church RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0081 over 777 Fort Lewis Church RD 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 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0081
Crosses777 Fort Lewis Church RD
Location4.19-MONT Co; 2.64-RT 112
RouteInterstate 81
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27416, -80.14023
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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
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 777 Fort Lewis Church RD built?

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

What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over 777 Fort Lewis Church 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0081 over 777 Fort Lewis Church RD carry?

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

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over 777 Fort Lewis Church RD?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over 777 Fort Lewis Church RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.