US Bridges

Hwy-Fiftyeight WB over RTE I 85

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 0.2 FR 643 & .01 Ramp 85 · Structure no. 000000000011894

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,111
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hwy-Fiftyeight WB over RTE I 85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hwy-Fiftyeight WB over RTE I 85 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 12,111 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,684 by 2042. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHwy-Fiftyeight WB
CrossesRTE I 85
Location0.2 FR 643 & .01 Ramp 85
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.71389, -78.11377
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,111 (2022)
Projected traffic17,684 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Hwy-Fiftyeight WB over RTE I 85 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Hwy-Fiftyeight WB over RTE I 85 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hwy-Fiftyeight WB over RTE I 85 carry?

About 12,111 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hwy-Fiftyeight WB over RTE I 85?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Hwy-Fiftyeight WB over RTE I 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.