US Bridges

Route I-81 (sbl) over Route 808 & Sinking Ck

Good

Washington County, Virginia · 1.15 FR 11; 1.97 to 611 · Structure no. 000000000030765

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,536
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I-81 (sbl) over Route 808 & Sinking Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I-81 (sbl) over Route 808 & Sinking Ck in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 25,536 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,198 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesRoute I-81 (sbl)
CrossesRoute 808 & Sinking Ck
Location1.15 FR 11; 1.97 to 611
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates36.65958, -82.06664
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,536 (2022)
Projected traffic26,198 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route I-81 (sbl) over Route 808 & Sinking Ck built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route I-81 (sbl) over Route 808 & Sinking Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route I-81 (sbl) over Route 808 & Sinking Ck carry?

About 25,536 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route I-81 (sbl) over Route 808 & Sinking Ck?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route I-81 (sbl) over Route 808 & Sinking Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.