US Bridges

INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Route 650

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 5.96 FR 40 & 4.93 to 703 · Structure no. 000000000005963

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,595
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Route 650 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Route 650 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 13,595 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,944 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesINTERSTATE-85 Nbl
CrossesRoute 650
Location5.96 FR 40 & 4.93 to 703
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates37.03603, -77.63015
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.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating69.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,595 (2022)
Projected traffic15,944 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Route 650 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Route 650 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 Nbl over Route 650 carry?

About 13,595 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Route 650?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Route 650?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.