INTERSTATE 81; SBL
Carrying INTERSTATE 81; SBL over Old Jonesboro Rd
MM 14.97 @ EXIT 14, Washington, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 81; SBL
The INTERSTATE 81; SBL bridge in Washington, Virginia carries INTERSTATE 81; SBL over Old Jonesboro Rd. It does not have a recorded construction year in the NBI. Daily traffic averages 4,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INTERSTATE 81; SBL compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000030123
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INTERSTATE 81; SBL 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 INTERSTATE 81; SBL against other structures in Washington 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 INTERSTATE 81; SBL?
INTERSTATE 81; SBL in Washington, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INTERSTATE 81; SBL inspected?
INTERSTATE 81; SBL'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 4,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 81; SBL is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for INTERSTATE 81; SBL?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for INTERSTATE 81; SBL.
Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 81; SBL?
Ownership is not specified for INTERSTATE 81; SBL in the NBI.
How old is INTERSTATE 81; SBL and does age affect safety?
The construction year for INTERSTATE 81; SBL is not recorded in the NBI.
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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