US Bridges

Sbl Route 0085 over Route 1

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 0.12 FR.RAMP1; 3.3 R.Area · Structure no. 000000000003636

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
335 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,016
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0085 over Route 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl 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 12,016 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,398 by 2045. The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0085
CrossesRoute 1
Location0.12 FR.RAMP1; 3.3 R.Area
RouteInterstate 85
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85146, -77.8943
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length335 ft (102.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,016 (2022)
Projected traffic13,398 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$175 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0085 over Route 1 built?

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

What condition is Sbl 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 August 2023.

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

About 12,016 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0085 over Route 1?

The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0085 over Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.