US Bridges

Interstate 81 Nbl over Old Jonesboro RD

Good

Washington County, Virginia · 14.97TENN;2.16TO75 EXIT14 · Structure no. 000000000030124

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,934
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 81 Nbl over Old Jonesboro RD is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Interstate 81 Nbl over Old Jonesboro RD in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,934 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,852 by 2045. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 81 Nbl
CrossesOld Jonesboro RD
Location14.97TENN;2.16TO75 EXIT14
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates36.69348, -82.01257
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,934 (2022)
Projected traffic30,852 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 81 Nbl over Old Jonesboro RD built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 81 Nbl over Old Jonesboro RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 81 Nbl over Old Jonesboro RD carry?

About 25,934 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 81 Nbl over Old Jonesboro RD?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 81 Nbl over Old Jonesboro RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.