Interstate 81(NBL) over Route 683
FairSmyth County, Virginia · 7.05 to R11 & 2.61 Wythe · Structure no. 000000000017474
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,146
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 81(NBL) over Route 683 is a concrete tee beam carrying Interstate 81(NBL) over Route 683 in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 61 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 14,146 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,773 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 81(NBL) over Route 683 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Interstate 81(NBL) over Route 683 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 81(NBL) over Route 683 carry?
About 14,146 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 81(NBL) over Route 683?
The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 81(NBL) over Route 683?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.