US Bridges

Sbl Route 0085 over NS Railway

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 1.0 FR RT.1 & 0.9 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000005952

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,880
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0085 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0085 over NS Railway 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 20,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,036 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Route 0085
CrossesNS Railway
Location1.0 FR RT.1 & 0.9 to 460
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates37.19563, -77.4814
Functional classUrban 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.
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,880 (2022)
Projected traffic27,036 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0085 over NS Railway built?

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

What condition is Sbl Route 0085 over NS Railway 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 Sbl Route 0085 over NS Railway carry?

About 20,880 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0085 over NS Railway?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0085 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.