I-81 Nbl & Sbl over NS Railway & Beaver Ck
FairWashington County, Virginia · .59 FR 11; 1.32 to 658 · Structure no. 000000000020031
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 404 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,321
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Nbl & Sbl over NS Railway & Beaver Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Nbl & Sbl over NS Railway & Beaver Ck in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 62 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 54,321 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,568 by 2045. The structure is 404 ft (123.2 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Nbl & Sbl over NS Railway & Beaver Ck built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I-81 Nbl & Sbl over NS Railway & Beaver 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I-81 Nbl & Sbl over NS Railway & Beaver Ck carry?
About 54,321 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Nbl & Sbl over NS Railway & Beaver Ck?
The structure is 404 ft (123.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Nbl & Sbl over NS Railway & Beaver Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.