I-81 Nbl over Route 666
FairWythe County, Virginia · 4.12M TO90& 2.92M to 11 · Structure no. 000000000019612
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,245
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Nbl over Route 666 is a concrete tee beam carrying I-81 Nbl over Route 666 in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 16,245 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,266 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Nbl over Route 666 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is I-81 Nbl over Route 666 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-81 Nbl over Route 666 carry?
About 16,245 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Nbl over Route 666?
The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Nbl over Route 666?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.