US Bridges

Dixie Bridge Road over Route I-85

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .69 FR #1 & .99 Lunenb C · Structure no. 000000000011965

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
343 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Bridge Road over Route I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dixie Bridge Road over Route I-85 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2042. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesDixie Bridge Road
CrossesRoute I-85
Location.69 FR #1 & .99 Lunenb C
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77086, -78.04769
Functional classRural Local

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 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2019)
Projected traffic121 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$466.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dixie Bridge Road over Route I-85 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixie Bridge Road over Route I-85 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 Dixie Bridge Road over Route I-85 carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Dixie Bridge Road over Route I-85?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie Bridge Road over Route I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.