US Bridges

I-85 (sbl) over CSX Railway (abandoned)

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .96 FR 46 & .34 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000003640

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

About this bridge

I-85 (sbl) over CSX Railway (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 (sbl) over CSX Railway (abandoned) 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 6 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 233 ft (71 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85 (sbl)
CrossesCSX Railway (abandoned)
Location.96 FR 46 & .34 to 1
RouteInterstate 85
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85096, -77.90003
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,016 (2022)
Projected traffic13,398 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$452.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 (sbl) over CSX Railway (abandoned) built?

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

What condition is I-85 (sbl) over CSX 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-85 (sbl) over CSX Railway (abandoned) carry?

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

How long is I-85 (sbl) over CSX Railway (abandoned)?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 (sbl) over CSX Railway (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.