US Bridges

Mckenney Highway over INTERSTATE-85

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · .17 Ecl MCKENNY/.17 F-080 · Structure no. 000000000005933

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,137
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckenney Highway over INTERSTATE-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mckenney Highway over INTERSTATE-85 in Dinwiddie 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 2,137 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,413 by 2042. The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMckenney Highway
CrossesINTERSTATE-85
Location.17 Ecl MCKENNY/.17 F-080
RouteState Highway 40
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97661, -77.70769
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length277 ft (84.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,137 (2022)
Projected traffic2,413 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mckenney Highway over INTERSTATE-85 built?

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

What condition is Mckenney Highway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mckenney Highway over INTERSTATE-85 carry?

About 2,137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mckenney Highway over INTERSTATE-85?

The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mckenney Highway over INTERSTATE-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.