US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over West Ridge Rd.

Good

Wythe County, Virginia · 1.47M to 11 & 1.82M to 52 · Structure no. 000000000019616

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,628
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over West Ridge Rd. is a concrete tee beam carrying Nbl Route 0081 over West Ridge Rd. in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 61 years old, older 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 14,628 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,310 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Route 0081
CrossesWest Ridge Rd.
Location1.47M to 11 & 1.82M to 52
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates36.95067, -81.12942
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,628 (2022)
Projected traffic16,310 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 Nbl Route 0081 over West Ridge Rd. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over West Ridge 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0081 over West Ridge Rd. carry?

About 14,628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over West Ridge Rd.?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over West Ridge Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.