Nbl I-81 over Rte 710
Rockbridge County, Virginia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nbl I-81 over Rte 710 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 48,668 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 82 of the 255 inventoried bridges in Rockbridge County rated good (32.2%); 7 (2.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 125 ft |
| Location | 5.52 to 11 & 4.45 to 606 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000027489 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Rockbridge County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-81 over Gordons Run | 1966 | 40,307 | Fair |
| Nbl Route 0081 over Rte 606 | 1965 | 24,438 | Fair |
| Sbl Route 0081 over Rte 710 | 1966 | 24,163 | Fair |
| Sbl Route 0081 over Rte 716 & Mill Creek | 1965 | 24,163 | Fair |
| Sbl Route 0081 over Rte 606 | 1964 | 24,028 | Fair |
| Sbl Route 0081 over Rte 11 | 1965 | 23,770 | Fair |
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