US Bridges

I-85 Sbl over CSX Transp. Right of Way

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 3.40 FR 460 & 4.58 to 703 · Structure no. 000000000005970

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,878
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 Sbl over CSX Transp. Right of Way is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 Sbl over CSX Transp. Right of Way 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 14,878 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,370 by 2042. 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).

Location

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CarriesI-85 Sbl
CrossesCSX Transp. Right of Way
Location3.40 FR 460 & 4.58 to 703
RouteInterstate 85
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13723, -77.51796
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length279 ft (84.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,878 (2022)
Projected traffic16,370 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$544.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 Sbl over CSX Transp. Right of Way built?

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

What condition is I-85 Sbl over CSX Transp. Right of Way 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-85 Sbl over CSX Transp. Right of Way carry?

About 14,878 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is I-85 Sbl over CSX Transp. Right of Way?

The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 Sbl over CSX Transp. Right of Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.