US Bridges

Hwy-Fiftyeight EB over RTE I 85

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .2 FR 643 & .01 Ramp 85 · Structure no. 000000000011896

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

About this bridge

Hwy-Fiftyeight EB over RTE I 85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hwy-Fiftyeight EB 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,111 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,684 by 2042. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHwy-Fiftyeight EB
CrossesRTE I 85
Location.2 FR 643 & .01 Ramp 85
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.71372, -78.11386
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length340 ft (103.6 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

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 EB 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 EB over RTE I 85 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Hwy-Fiftyeight EB over RTE I 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.