US Bridges

Sbl Route 0085 over U.S. Route 1

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 2.79 FR 58 & 4.22BRUNSW C · Structure no. 000000000011918

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,652
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0085 over U.S. Route 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0085 over U.S. Route 1 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 12,652 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,537 by 2042. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesSbl Route 0085
CrossesU.S. Route 1
Location2.79 FR 58 & 4.22BRUNSW C
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates36.75013, -78.09521
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,652 (2022)
Projected traffic13,537 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0085 over U.S. Route 1 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Sbl Route 0085 over U.S. Route 1 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0085 over U.S. Route 1 carry?

About 12,652 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0085 over U.S. Route 1?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0085 over U.S. Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.