I-81 Nbl over Route 91
FairWashington County, Virginia · 2.99 Fr. 737; 2.66 to 11. · Structure no. 000000000018936
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,423
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Nbl over Route 91 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Nbl over Route 91 in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 16,423 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,609 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Nbl over Route 91 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I-81 Nbl over Route 91 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 Nbl over Route 91 carry?
About 16,423 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Nbl over Route 91?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Nbl over Route 91?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.