I-81 Sbl over Route 80
FairWashington County, Virginia · 1.38 FR 737; 5.38 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000018926
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,320
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Sbl over Route 80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sbl over Route 80 in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 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 20,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,985 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Sbl over Route 80 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I-81 Sbl over Route 80 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I-81 Sbl over Route 80 carry?
About 20,320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Sbl over Route 80?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Sbl over Route 80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.