US Bridges

Sturgeon Road over I-85 Sbl

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .2 FR 631 & .6 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000003681

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
841
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sturgeon Road over I-85 Sbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sturgeon Road over I-85 Sbl 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 841 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 938 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSturgeon Road
CrossesI-85 Sbl
Location.2 FR 631 & .6 to 1
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89483, -77.80212
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic841 (2022)
Projected traffic938 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$361 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sturgeon Road over I-85 Sbl built?

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

What condition is Sturgeon Road over I-85 Sbl 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sturgeon Road over I-85 Sbl carry?

About 841 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sturgeon Road over I-85 Sbl?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sturgeon Road over I-85 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.