US Bridges

Courthouse Road over Route I-85

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.05 FR 679 & 0.78 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000006042

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
377 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,335
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse Road over Route I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courthouse Road 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 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 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,489 by 2042. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCourthouse Road
CrossesRoute I-85
Location0.05 FR 679 & 0.78 to 1
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06862, -77.58015
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,335 (2022)
Projected traffic1,489 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Courthouse Road over Route I-85 built?

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

What condition is Courthouse Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Courthouse Road over Route I-85 carry?

About 1,335 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Courthouse Road over Route I-85?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Courthouse Road over Route I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.