US Bridges

Route I-85 Sbl over N&s Railway (abandoned)

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 1.13 FR R.A. & 2.4 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000003629

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,192
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I-85 Sbl over N&s Railway (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I-85 Sbl over N&s Railway (abandoned) in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 56 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,192 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,199 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute I-85 Sbl
CrossesN&s Railway (abandoned)
Location1.13 FR R.A. & 2.4 to 1
RouteInterstate 85
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85502, -77.85634
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,192 (2022)
Projected traffic13,199 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route I-85 Sbl over N&s Railway (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Route I-85 Sbl over N&s Railway (abandoned) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Route I-85 Sbl over N&s Railway (abandoned) carry?

About 12,192 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route I-85 Sbl over N&s Railway (abandoned)?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route I-85 Sbl over N&s Railway (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.