US Bridges

Airport Street Wbl over Route I-85

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 1.21 FR 226 & .27 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000005998

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Street Wbl over Route I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Street Wbl over Route I-85 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2042. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAirport Street Wbl
CrossesRoute I-85
Location1.21 FR 226 & .27 to 1
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18689, -77.49128
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2019)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$210 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Street Wbl over Route I-85 built?

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

What condition is Airport Street Wbl over Route I-85 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Street Wbl over Route I-85 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Airport Street Wbl over Route I-85?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Street Wbl over Route I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.