I-81 Nbl over RTE 716 & Mill Creek
GoodRockbridge County, Virginia · 0.9 to 11 - 4.62 to 710 · Structure no. 000000000027481
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 321 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,689
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Nbl over RTE 716 & Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Nbl over RTE 716 & Mill Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 23,689 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,106 by 2045. The structure is 321 ft (97.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Nbl over RTE 716 & Mill Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-81 Nbl over RTE 716 & Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does I-81 Nbl over RTE 716 & Mill Creek carry?
About 23,689 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Nbl over RTE 716 & Mill Creek?
The structure is 321 ft (97.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Nbl over RTE 716 & Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.