US Bridges

Nbl Route 0085 over U.S. Route 1

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 2.82 FR 58 & 4.19BRUNSW C · Structure no. 000000000011920

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
361 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,256
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0085 over U.S. Route 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl 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 12,256 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,288 by 2042. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesNbl Route 0085
CrossesU.S. Route 1
Location2.82 FR 58 & 4.19BRUNSW C
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates36.75036, -78.09448
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,256 (2022)
Projected traffic14,288 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Nbl 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 Nbl 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 Nbl Route 0085 over U.S. Route 1 carry?

About 12,256 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.