US Bridges

Nbl Route 0085 over Route 1

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 1.22 FR 46 & 6.35 to 630 · Structure no. 000000000003634

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,288
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0085 over Route 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0085 over Route 1 in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, 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 12,288 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,496 by 2045. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesNbl Route 0085
CrossesRoute 1
Location1.22 FR 46 & 6.35 to 630
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates36.8507, -77.8956
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,288 (2022)
Projected traffic13,496 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Nbl Route 0085 over Route 1 built?

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

What condition is Nbl Route 0085 over Route 1 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0085 over Route 1 carry?

About 12,288 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0085 over Route 1?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0085 over Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.