US Bridges

Burgundy Lane over Interstate 81

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · .02 to F014 & .13 to R11 · Structure no. 000000000017675

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burgundy Lane over Interstate 81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burgundy Lane over Interstate 81 in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, 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 243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 271 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesBurgundy Lane
CrossesInterstate 81
Location.02 to F014 & .13 to R11
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89788, -81.33902
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2022)
Projected traffic271 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$536.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burgundy Lane over Interstate 81 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burgundy Lane over Interstate 81 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Burgundy Lane over Interstate 81 carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Burgundy Lane over Interstate 81?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Burgundy Lane over Interstate 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.