US Bridges

Squirrel Level RD over Interstate -85

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · .14 FR Dfns & .14 TO_142 · Structure no. 000000000021089

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,547
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Squirrel Level RD over Interstate -85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Squirrel Level RD over Interstate -85 in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 11,547 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,476 by 2045. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSquirrel Level RD
CrossesInterstate -85
Location.14 FR Dfns & .14 TO_142
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19915, -77.4265
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,547 (2022)
Projected traffic12,476 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Squirrel Level RD over Interstate -85 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Squirrel Level RD over Interstate -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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Squirrel Level RD over Interstate -85 carry?

About 11,547 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Squirrel Level RD over Interstate -85?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Squirrel Level RD over Interstate -85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.