US Bridges

I-81/US-58 over US-11/US-58(LEE Highway)

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 2.52 FR 75; 6.76 to 737 · Structure no. 000000000018922

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,859
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81/US-58 over US-11/US-58(LEE Highway) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81/US-58 over US-11/US-58(LEE Highway) in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 19,859 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,220 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81/US-58
CrossesUS-11/US-58(LEE Highway)
Location2.52 FR 75; 6.76 to 737
RouteInterstate 81
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71351, -81.93466
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,859 (2010)
Projected traffic26,220 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$156 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81/US-58 over US-11/US-58(LEE Highway) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-81/US-58 over US-11/US-58(LEE Highway) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-81/US-58 over US-11/US-58(LEE Highway) carry?

About 19,859 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-81/US-58 over US-11/US-58(LEE Highway)?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-81/US-58 over US-11/US-58(LEE Highway)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.