US Bridges

Fort Lee Road over INTERSTATE-85

PoorPosted for load

Petersburg city, Virginia · .43 FR Dupuy & .14 to 142 · Structure no. 000000000021087

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Lee Road over INTERSTATE-85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Lee Road over INTERSTATE-85 in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Lee Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-85
Location.43 FR Dupuy & .14 to 142
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20178, -77.43539
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1987)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Lee Road over INTERSTATE-85 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Lee Road over INTERSTATE-85 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Fort Lee Road over INTERSTATE-85 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is Fort Lee Road over INTERSTATE-85?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Lee Road over INTERSTATE-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.