US Bridges

Carson Road over Route I-85

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 1.17 FR 1 & .53 to 653 · Structure no. 000000000006107

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
344 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,132
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carson Road over Route I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carson 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 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 4,132 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,751 by 2042. The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCarson Road
CrossesRoute I-85
Location1.17 FR 1 & .53 to 653
RouteCounty Highway 703
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08187, -77.56222
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating101 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length344 ft (104.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,132 (2022)
Projected traffic4,751 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Carson Road over Route I-85 built?

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

What condition is Carson 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 Carson Road over Route I-85 carry?

About 4,132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carson Road over Route I-85?

The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Carson Road over Route I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.