US Bridges

Old Indian Road over Route I-85

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 1.06 FR 1 & .09 to F-075 · Structure no. 000000000003692

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
399 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Indian Road over Route I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Indian Road over Route I-85 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 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 197 by 2042. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Indian Road
CrossesRoute I-85
Location1.06 FR 1 & .09 to F-075
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78796, -78.00647
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2022)
Projected traffic197 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$435 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Indian Road over Route I-85 built?

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

What condition is Old Indian Road over Route I-85 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Indian Road over Route I-85 carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Indian Road over Route I-85?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Indian Road over Route I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.