US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over Reloc RTE 11

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 4.73 to 11 & 8.07 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000015305

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,708
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over Reloc RTE 11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0081 over Reloc RTE 11 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 18,708 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,651 by 2045. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0081
CrossesReloc RTE 11
Location4.73 to 11 & 8.07 to 60
RouteInterstate 81
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.67091, -79.50642
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,708 (2022)
Projected traffic24,651 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
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$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0081 over Reloc RTE 11 built?

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

What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over Reloc 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 January 2023.

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

About 18,708 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over Reloc RTE 11?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over Reloc RTE 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.