US Bridges

I-85 Sbl & Ramp-B over Stream

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · .03 FR Sql & .04 to 85SB · Structure no. 000000000021136

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
828
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 Sbl & Ramp-B over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 Sbl & Ramp-B over Stream in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 828 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,209 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-85 Sbl & Ramp-B
CrossesStream
Location.03 FR Sql & .04 to 85SB
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates37.19978, -77.42492
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2022)
Projected traffic1,209 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I-85 Sbl & Ramp-B over Stream built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 Sbl & Ramp-B over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-85 Sbl & Ramp-B over Stream carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is I-85 Sbl & Ramp-B over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns I-85 Sbl & Ramp-B over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.