US Bridges

INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Graham Road

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 3.52SCL Peter .52 to 95NB · Structure no. 000000000021126

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,618
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Graham Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Graham Road 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 50,618 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,439 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-85 Nbl
CrossesGraham Road
Location3.52SCL Peter .52 to 95NB
RouteInterstate 85
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2173, -77.39189
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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,618 (2022)
Projected traffic56,439 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Graham Road 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 Graham 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 November 2023.

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

About 50,618 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Graham Road?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-85 Nbl over Graham Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.