NBL ROUTE 0081
Carrying NBL ROUTE 0081 over JAMES RIVER
02.93 RT 11; 2.65 RT 11, Botetourt, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NBL ROUTE 0081
The NBL ROUTE 0081 bridge in Botetourt, Virginia carries NBL ROUTE 0081 over JAMES RIVER. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 165.5 meters (543 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,216 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NBL ROUTE 0081 compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Last Reconstructed
- 1985
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 165.5 m (543 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20,216 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000003205
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NBL ROUTE 0081 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NBL ROUTE 0081 against other structures in Botetourt and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NBL ROUTE 0081?
NBL ROUTE 0081 in Botetourt, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NBL ROUTE 0081 inspected?
NBL ROUTE 0081's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 20,216 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NBL ROUTE 0081 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NBL ROUTE 0081?
NBL ROUTE 0081 has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NBL ROUTE 0081?
NBL ROUTE 0081 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is NBL ROUTE 0081 and does age affect safety?
NBL ROUTE 0081 was built in 1962, making it 64 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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