US Bridges

Sbl Route 0077 over St. Lukes Rd.

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · 4.05MTO81&1.34MTOBLANDCO. · Structure no. 000000000019563

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,228
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0077 over St. Lukes Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0077 over St. Lukes Rd. in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 56 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 15,228 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,979 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0077
CrossesSt. Lukes Rd.
Location4.05MTO81&1.34MTOBLANDCO.
RouteInterstate 77
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00723, -81.10043
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,228 (2022)
Projected traffic16,979 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0077 over St. Lukes Rd. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Sbl Route 0077 over St. Lukes Rd. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0077 over St. Lukes Rd. carry?

About 15,228 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0077 over St. Lukes Rd.?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0077 over St. Lukes Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.