US Bridges

INTERSTATE-85 over Route 319 (seventh Ave)

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · .52 FR 1 & 0.51 Scl Petg · Structure no. 000000000005977

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,555
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-85 over Route 319 (seventh Ave) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-85 over Route 319 (seventh Ave) in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 67 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 6 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 51,555 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,484 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-85
CrossesRoute 319 (seventh Ave)
Location.52 FR 1 & 0.51 Scl Petg
RouteInterstate 85
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19906, -77.45467
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,555 (2022)
Projected traffic57,484 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 INTERSTATE-85 over Route 319 (seventh Ave) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is INTERSTATE-85 over Route 319 (seventh Ave) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-85 over Route 319 (seventh Ave) carry?

About 51,555 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-85 over Route 319 (seventh Ave)?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-85 over Route 319 (seventh Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.