US Bridges

Falling Springs RD over RTE I 81 Sbl

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.15 to 11 & 0.10 to F233 · Structure no. 000000000015599

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
503
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falling Springs RD over RTE I 81 Sbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falling Springs RD over RTE I 81 Sbl 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 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 503 vehicles a day, projected to reach 561 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFalling Springs RD
CrossesRTE I 81 Sbl
Location0.15 to 11 & 0.10 to F233
RouteCounty Highway 680
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.68732, -79.48719
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2022)
Projected traffic561 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$290 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Falling Springs RD over RTE I 81 Sbl built?

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

What condition is Falling Springs RD over RTE I 81 Sbl 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Falling Springs RD over RTE I 81 Sbl carry?

About 503 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Falling Springs RD over RTE I 81 Sbl?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Falling Springs RD over RTE I 81 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.