US Bridges

Gatewood Road over Route I-85

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · .77 FR 1 & 1.95 to 650 · Structure no. 000000000006080

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
337 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gatewood Road over Route I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gatewood 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 261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 392 by 2042. The structure is 337 ft (102.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGatewood Road
CrossesRoute I-85
Location.77 FR 1 & 1.95 to 650
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05775, -77.60054
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length337 ft (102.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2020)
Projected traffic392 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Gatewood Road over Route I-85 built?

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

What condition is Gatewood 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 August 2024.

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

About 261 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gatewood Road over Route I-85?

The structure is 337 ft (102.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gatewood Road over Route I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.