US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 & Ramp B

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 4.66 to 11 & 8.14 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000015281

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,517
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 & Ramp B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 & Ramp B 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 20,517 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,601 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 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
CrossesRTE 11 & Ramp B
Location4.66 to 11 & 8.14 to 60
RouteInterstate 81
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.66889, -79.50671
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,517 (2022)
Projected traffic20,601 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$204 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 & Ramp B built?

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

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 & Ramp B 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 & Ramp B carry?

About 20,517 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 & Ramp B?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 & Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.