US Bridges

INTERSTATE-85 over Lieutenant Run

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 2.73 FR Pbg & 0.75 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000021133

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,028
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-85 over Lieutenant Run is a concrete culvert carrying INTERSTATE-85 over Lieutenant Run in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 57,028 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,586 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-85
CrossesLieutenant Run
Location2.73 FR Pbg & 0.75 to 460
RouteInterstate 85
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21217, -77.39989
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,028 (2022)
Projected traffic63,586 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-85 over Lieutenant Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-85 over Lieutenant Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-85 over Lieutenant Run carry?

About 57,028 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-85 over Lieutenant Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns INTERSTATE-85 over Lieutenant Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.