I-81 Nbl & Sbl over RTE 11 NSRR Mfh River
GoodSmyth County, Virginia · 5.21TO R11 & 1.84 to R683 · Structure no. 000000000031136
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 410 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,084
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Nbl & Sbl over RTE 11 NSRR Mfh River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Nbl & Sbl over RTE 11 NSRR Mfh River in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 31,084 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,659 by 2045. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 89 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 & Sbl over RTE 11 NSRR Mfh River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-81 Nbl & Sbl over RTE 11 NSRR Mfh River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I-81 Nbl & Sbl over RTE 11 NSRR Mfh River carry?
About 31,084 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Nbl & Sbl over RTE 11 NSRR Mfh River?
The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Nbl & Sbl over RTE 11 NSRR Mfh River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.