US Bridges

Nbl Route 0085 over Roanoke River

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 3.2 Nc LN & 1.21 to 903 · Structure no. 000000000011912

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
912 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
13,632
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0085 over Roanoke River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0085 over Roanoke River in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 61 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 13,632 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,108 by 2042. The structure is 912 ft (278 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Route 0085
CrossesRoanoke River
Location3.2 Nc LN & 1.21 to 903
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates36.58658, -78.16455
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length912 ft (278 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,632 (2022)
Projected traffic14,108 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Nbl Route 0085 over Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Nbl Route 0085 over Roanoke River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0085 over Roanoke River carry?

About 13,632 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0085 over Roanoke River?

The structure is 912 ft (278 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0085 over Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.