US Bridges

Oak Road over Route I-85

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .43 FR 1 & .04 to 873 · Structure no. 000000000012069

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
333 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Road over Route I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak 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 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 338 vehicles a day, projected to reach 507 by 2042. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Road
CrossesRoute I-85
Location.43 FR 1 & .04 to 873
RouteCounty Highway 761
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76326, -78.07658
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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2019)
Projected traffic507 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$824.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Road over Route I-85 built?

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

What condition is Oak 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 Oak Road over Route I-85 carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Oak Road over Route I-85?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Road over Route I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.