I-81 Sbl over Rt 611 & Spring Creek
FairWashington County, Virginia · 3.13 to 11; 1.87 FR 647 · Structure no. 000000000018910
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,002
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Sbl over Rt 611 & Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-81 Sbl over Rt 611 & Spring Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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 6 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 25,002 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,895 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Sbl over Rt 611 & Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is I-81 Sbl over Rt 611 & Spring Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I-81 Sbl over Rt 611 & Spring Creek carry?
About 25,002 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Sbl over Rt 611 & Spring Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Sbl over Rt 611 & Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.