US Bridges

Old Stage Road over Route I-85

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 2.4 FR 631 & 0.3 to US1 · Structure no. 000000000003761

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
501 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,323
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stage Road over Route I-85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Stage Road over Route I-85 in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,475 by 2042. The structure is 501 ft (152.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Stage Road
CrossesRoute I-85
Location2.4 FR 631 & 0.3 to US1
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93738, -77.73466
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length501 ft (152.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,323 (2022)
Projected traffic1,475 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Stage 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 December 2024.

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

About 1,323 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 501 ft (152.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old Stage Road over Route I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.