US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over Rt 794

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 1.20 Fr. 647; 0.90 to 75 · Structure no. 000000000018918

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,780
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over Rt 794 is a concrete tee beam carrying Sbl Route 0081 over Rt 794 in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 23,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,859 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Route 0081
CrossesRt 794
Location1.20 Fr. 647; 0.90 to 75
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates36.69654, -81.99103
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,780 (2022)
Projected traffic26,859 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$235.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0081 over Rt 794 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over Rt 794 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0081 over Rt 794 carry?

About 23,780 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over Rt 794?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over Rt 794?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.