US Bridges

Route I-85 Sbl over Reed Road

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 3.2 FR 903 & 4.9 to 58 · Structure no. 000000000011915

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,213
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I-85 Sbl over Reed Road is a concrete tee beam carrying Route I-85 Sbl over Reed Road in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 14,213 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,928 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute I-85 Sbl
CrossesReed Road
Location3.2 FR 903 & 4.9 to 58
RouteInterstate 85
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64449, -78.13651
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,213 (2022)
Projected traffic16,928 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route I-85 Sbl over Reed Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Route I-85 Sbl over Reed Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route I-85 Sbl over Reed Road carry?

About 14,213 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route I-85 Sbl over Reed Road?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route I-85 Sbl over Reed Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.