Interstate 81 Nbl over M. Fork Holston River

Poor Condition64 years old16,486 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountySmyth
Location0.69 Fr Wcl - .50 To 762
CarriesInterstate 81 Nbl
CrossesM. Fork Holston River
Coordinates36.78916, -81.68720

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length237.5 ft (72.4 m)
Max Span59.1 ft (18 m)
Deck Width37.7 ft (11.5 m)
Deck Area832.6 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1962 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,486 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000017427

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