US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 606

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 4.47 to 710 & 0.46 to Acl · Structure no. 000000000015289

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,028
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 606 is a concrete tee beam carrying Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 606 in Rockbridge 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 24,028 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,128 by 2045. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 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
CrossesRTE 606
Location4.47 to 710 & 0.46 to Acl
RouteInterstate 81
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.93178, -79.22951
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,028 (2022)
Projected traffic28,128 by 2045
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

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 RTE 606 built?

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

What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 606 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 Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 606 carry?

About 24,028 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 606?

The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 606?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.