I-81 Nbl over NS Railway
FairWythe County, Virginia · .46MTO11&.79MTOECLWYTHVL. · Structure no. 000000000022373
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29,109
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Nbl over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Nbl over NS Railway 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 29,109 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,409 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Nbl over NS Railway built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-81 Nbl over NS Railway 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 NS Railway carry?
About 29,109 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Nbl over NS Railway?
The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Nbl over NS Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.