US Bridges

Belfield Road over Route I-85

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 1.2 FR 631 & .01 to F-114 · Structure no. 000000000011973

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
370 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belfield Road over Route I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belfield Road over Route I-85 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 157 vehicles a day, projected to reach 177 by 2042. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBelfield Road
CrossesRoute I-85
Location1.2 FR 631 & .01 to F-114
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66003, -78.13429
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2019)
Projected traffic177 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$495 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belfield Road over Route I-85 built?

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

What condition is Belfield Road over Route I-85 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

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

About 157 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Belfield Road over Route I-85?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Belfield Road over Route I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.