US Bridges

INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Dupuy Road

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.10 Scl Ptbg & 3.95 I-95 · Structure no. 000000000021116

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,980
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Dupuy Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Dupuy Road 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 25,980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,574 by 2045. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-85 Nbl
CrossesDupuy Road
Location0.10 Scl Ptbg & 3.95 I-95
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates37.19978, -77.44357
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,980 (2022)
Projected traffic34,574 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Nbl over Dupuy Road built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Dupuy Road 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Dupuy Road carry?

About 25,980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Dupuy Road?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Dupuy Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.