Sbl I-85 over Waqua Creek
FairBrunswick County, Virginia · 3.36 FR 630 & 1.43 to 712 · Structure no. 000000000003632
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 231 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,355
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sbl I-85 over Waqua Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl I-85 over Waqua Creek 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 12,355 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,461 by 2042. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sbl I-85 over Waqua Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Sbl I-85 over Waqua Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sbl I-85 over Waqua Creek carry?
About 12,355 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sbl I-85 over Waqua Creek?
The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Sbl I-85 over Waqua Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.