US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over Cedar Creek & RTE 692

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.96 - E175 & 3.70- E180 · Structure no. 000000000015277

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,825
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over Cedar Creek & RTE 692 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0081 over Cedar Creek & RTE 692 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 17,825 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,960 by 2045. The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Route 0081
CrossesCedar Creek & RTE 692
Location0.96 - E175 & 3.70- E180
RouteInterstate 81
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.63998, -79.5619
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,825 (2022)
Projected traffic21,960 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$300 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0081 over Cedar Creek & RTE 692 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over Cedar Creek & RTE 692 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0081 over Cedar Creek & RTE 692 carry?

About 17,825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over Cedar Creek & RTE 692?

The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over Cedar Creek & RTE 692?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.