US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 631

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 2.35 to 60 & 0.32 to 64 · Structure no. 000000000015301

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,759
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 631 is a concrete tee beam carrying Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 631 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 18,759 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,061 by 2045. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Route 0081
CrossesRTE 631
Location2.35 to 60 & 0.32 to 64
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates37.78946, -79.39971
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,759 (2022)
Projected traffic26,061 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 631 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 631 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 631 carry?

About 18,759 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 631?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 631?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.