US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 11

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 3.75 to 64 & 5.60 & 710 · Structure no. 000000000015293

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,770
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 23,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,341 by 2042. The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0081
CrossesRTE 11
Location3.75 to 64 & 5.60 & 710
RouteInterstate 81
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.84104, -79.36747
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length277 ft (84.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,770 (2022)
Projected traffic31,341 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$225 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 11 carry?

About 23,770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 11?

The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.