US Bridges

INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Baylors Lane

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 1.72 I95 & 2.23 Scl Ptbg · Structure no. 000000000021124

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,579
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Baylors Lane is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Baylors Lane 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 28,579 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,289 by 2045. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-85 Sbl
CrossesBaylors Lane
Location1.72 I95 & 2.23 Scl Ptbg
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates37.20642, -77.41106
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,579 (2022)
Projected traffic32,289 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 Sbl over Baylors Lane built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Baylors Lane 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 Sbl over Baylors Lane carry?

About 28,579 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Baylors Lane?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-85 Sbl over Baylors Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.