US Bridges

Boydton Plank Road over INTERSTATE-85

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 1.21 FR 226 & 0.28 to 142 · Structure no. 000000000005920

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,736
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boydton Plank Road over INTERSTATE-85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boydton Plank Road over INTERSTATE-85 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 8,736 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,755 by 2042. The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBoydton Plank Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-85
Location1.21 FR 226 & 0.28 to 142
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19873, -77.46362
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length352 ft (107.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,736 (2022)
Projected traffic12,755 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Boydton Plank Road over INTERSTATE-85 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Boydton Plank Road over INTERSTATE-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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Boydton Plank Road over INTERSTATE-85 carry?

About 8,736 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Boydton Plank Road over INTERSTATE-85?

The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Boydton Plank Road over INTERSTATE-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.