US Bridges

Paschall Road over I-85

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 1.6 FR 1 & 1.79 N.C.Line · Structure no. 000000000012051

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
334 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paschall Road over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paschall Road over I-85 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 412 vehicles a day, projected to reach 465 by 2042. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPaschall Road
CrossesI-85
Location1.6 FR 1 & 1.79 N.C.Line
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.56235, -78.18018
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2022)
Projected traffic465 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$451 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paschall Road over I-85 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paschall Road over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Paschall Road over I-85 carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Paschall Road over I-85?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Paschall Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.