FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

INTERSTATE 81 NBL

Carrying INTERSTATE 81 NBL over Old Jonesboro Rd

14.97TENN;2.16TO75 EXIT14, Washington, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 81 NBL

The INTERSTATE 81 NBL bridge in Washington, Virginia carries INTERSTATE 81 NBL over Old Jonesboro Rd. It does not have a recorded construction year in the NBI. Daily traffic averages 18,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How INTERSTATE 81 NBL compares

186
Bridges in Washington · 2 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Avg Daily Traffic
18,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000030124

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INTERSTATE 81 NBL 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 NBL 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 NBL?

INTERSTATE 81 NBL in Washington, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is INTERSTATE 81 NBL inspected?

INTERSTATE 81 NBL'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 18,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 81 NBL 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 NBL?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for INTERSTATE 81 NBL.

Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 81 NBL?

Ownership is not specified for INTERSTATE 81 NBL in the NBI.

How old is INTERSTATE 81 NBL and does age affect safety?

The construction year for INTERSTATE 81 NBL 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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