US Bridges

INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Nottoway River

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 0-DINWID Cl & 0-BRNSK Cl · Structure no. 000000000005983

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,408
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Nottoway River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Nottoway River 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 12,408 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,184 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-85 Sbl
CrossesNottoway River
Location0-DINWID Cl & 0-BRNSK Cl
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates36.94363, -77.72871
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,408 (2022)
Projected traffic13,184 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Nottoway River built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Nottoway River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Nottoway River carry?

About 12,408 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Nottoway River?

The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.