I-81 Nbl over Routes 11 & Wbl 58
FairWashington County, Virginia · 2.52 FR 75 6.76 to 737 · Structure no. 000000000018924
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 239 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,902
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Nbl over Routes 11 & Wbl 58 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Nbl over Routes 11 & Wbl 58 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 20,902 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,517 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Nbl over Routes 11 & Wbl 58 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I-81 Nbl over Routes 11 & Wbl 58 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 I-81 Nbl over Routes 11 & Wbl 58 carry?
About 20,902 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Nbl over Routes 11 & Wbl 58?
The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Nbl over Routes 11 & Wbl 58?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.