Route 581 over Routes 11; 116 & 221
FairRoanoke County, Virginia · 0.42-RT 460 & 1.15-RT 24 · Structure no. 000000000021746
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 324 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73,663
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 581 over Routes 11; 116 & 221 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 581 over Routes 11; 116 & 221 in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 57 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 73,663 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,134 by 2045. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 105 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 581 over Routes 11; 116 & 221 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Route 581 over Routes 11; 116 & 221 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 581 over Routes 11; 116 & 221 carry?
About 73,663 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 581 over Routes 11; 116 & 221?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns Route 581 over Routes 11; 116 & 221?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.