US Bridges

Lithia Rd. over Lithia Road O RTE 81

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .02M to F043&.02M to F042 · Structure no. 000000000022356

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,393
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lithia Rd. over Lithia Road O RTE 81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lithia Rd. over Lithia Road O RTE 81 in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,393 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,553 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLithia Rd.
CrossesLithia Road O RTE 81
Location.02M to F043&.02M to F042
RouteInterstate 0
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95219, -81.05393
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,393 (2022)
Projected traffic1,553 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lithia Rd. over Lithia Road O RTE 81 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lithia Rd. over Lithia Road O RTE 81 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lithia Rd. over Lithia Road O RTE 81 carry?

About 1,393 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lithia Rd. over Lithia Road O RTE 81?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lithia Rd. over Lithia Road O RTE 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.