US Bridges

US-11(LEE Highway) over I-81

Good

Washington County, Virginia · 1.36 to 835; 0.30 Fr. 661 · Structure no. 000000000018846

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,919
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-11(LEE Highway) over I-81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-11(LEE Highway) over I-81 in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 62 years old, older 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 2,919 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,255 by 2045. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS-11(LEE Highway)
CrossesI-81
Location1.36 to 835; 0.30 Fr. 661
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.78266, -81.73505
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,919 (2022)
Projected traffic3,255 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-11(LEE Highway) over I-81 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US-11(LEE Highway) over I-81 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US-11(LEE Highway) over I-81 carry?

About 2,919 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US-11(LEE Highway) over I-81?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-11(LEE Highway) over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.