US Bridges

INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over CSX Transp Row

Poor

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 4.62 FR 703 & 3.93 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000005969

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,779
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over CSX Transp Row is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over CSX Transp Row 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,779 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,278 by 2045. The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-85 Nbl
CrossesCSX Transp Row
Location4.62 FR 703 & 3.93 to 460
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates37.1377, -77.51733
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length279 ft (84.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,779 (2022)
Projected traffic16,278 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$17.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over CSX Transp Row built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over CSX Transp Row in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over CSX Transp Row carry?

About 14,779 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over CSX Transp Row?

The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over CSX Transp Row?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.