US Bridges

I-81 Nbl over Island RD & Mumpower Ck

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 1.96 R 11& 3.58 Tenn Line · Structure no. 000000000020024

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,016
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Nbl over Island RD & Mumpower Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 Nbl over Island RD & Mumpower Ck in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 23,016 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,635 by 2045. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI-81 Nbl
CrossesIsland RD & Mumpower Ck
Location1.96 R 11& 3.58 Tenn Line
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates36.62125, -82.18932
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,016 (2022)
Projected traffic27,635 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$97.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Nbl over Island RD & Mumpower Ck built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-81 Nbl over Island RD & Mumpower Ck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-81 Nbl over Island RD & Mumpower Ck carry?

About 23,016 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Nbl over Island RD & Mumpower Ck?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Nbl over Island RD & Mumpower Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.