US Bridges

INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Halifax RD & CSX Transp

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 1.47SCL Ptrbg 2.57 95 Nbl · Structure no. 000000000021118

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,449
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Halifax RD & CSX Transp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Halifax RD & CSX Transp in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 28,449 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,264 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-85 Nbl
CrossesHalifax RD & CSX Transp
Location1.47SCL Ptrbg 2.57 95 Nbl
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates37.19889, -77.42036
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,449 (2022)
Projected traffic33,264 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Halifax RD & CSX Transp built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Halifax RD & CSX Transp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Halifax RD & CSX Transp carry?

About 28,449 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Halifax RD & CSX Transp?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Halifax RD & CSX Transp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.