US Bridges

Poor House Road over I-85 Nbl

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .04 FR 606E & .31 to 606W · Structure no. 000000000003698

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poor House Road over I-85 Nbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poor House Road over I-85 Nbl 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 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPoor House Road
CrossesI-85 Nbl
Location.04 FR 606E & .31 to 606W
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86941, -77.83076
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$372.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Poor House Road over I-85 Nbl built?

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

What condition is Poor House Road over I-85 Nbl 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 Poor House Road over I-85 Nbl carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Poor House Road over I-85 Nbl?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Poor House Road over I-85 Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.