US Bridges

Brunswick Drive over I-85 Sbl

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .17 FR 85N .1 to 85S Rmps · Structure no. 000000000003710

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brunswick Drive over I-85 Sbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brunswick Drive 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 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBrunswick Drive
CrossesI-85 Sbl
Location.17 FR 85N .1 to 85S Rmps
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82206, -77.95979
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2022)
Projected traffic427 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$489.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brunswick Drive over I-85 Sbl built?

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

What condition is Brunswick Drive 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 Brunswick Drive over I-85 Sbl carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brunswick Drive over I-85 Sbl?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Brunswick Drive over I-85 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.