81 Sbl over James River

Fair Condition64 years old19,785 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBotetourt
Location2.93 RT 11; 2.65 RT 11
Carries81 Sbl
CrossesJames River
Coordinates37.52429, -79.70780

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length543.0 ft (165.5 m)
Max Span123.0 ft (37.5 m)
Deck Width36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Area1820.5 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1962

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic19,785 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000003204

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