US Bridges

Route 0081 over RM a O 81S;WRM Run U2105

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · Mile Marker 57.0 O 81SBL · Structure no. 000000000015267

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
331 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,393
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0081 over RM a O 81S;WRM Run U2105 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0081 over RM a O 81S;WRM Run U2105 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 1,393 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,034 by 2045. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 0081
CrossesRM a O 81S;WRM Run U2105
LocationMile Marker 57.0 O 81SBL
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates37.79404, -79.39744
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,393 (2022)
Projected traffic2,034 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$770 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0081 over RM a O 81S;WRM Run U2105 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0081 over RM a O 81S;WRM Run U2105 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 Route 0081 over RM a O 81S;WRM Run U2105 carry?

About 1,393 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0081 over RM a O 81S;WRM Run U2105?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0081 over RM a O 81S;WRM Run U2105?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.