US Bridges

Highway 903 over Route I-85

FairPosted for load

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .02 85W Ramp &.08 85E Rp · Structure no. 000000000012076

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,402
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highway 903 over Route I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highway 903 over Route 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,402 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,696 by 2045. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHighway 903
CrossesRoute I-85
Location.02 85W Ramp &.08 85E Rp
RouteCounty Highway 903
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60114, -78.15238
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length276 ft (84.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,402 (2022)
Projected traffic7,696 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$386 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Highway 903 over Route I-85 built?

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

What condition is Highway 903 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 2023.

How much traffic does Highway 903 over Route I-85 carry?

About 5,402 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Highway 903 over Route I-85?

The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Highway 903 over Route I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.