US Bridges

Johnson Road over INTERSTATE-85

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · .22 N.Blvd /.15 ST Luke · Structure no. 000000000021091

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,470
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over INTERSTATE-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Road over INTERSTATE-85 in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 4,470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,345 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-85
Location.22 N.Blvd /.15 ST Luke
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20968, -77.40329
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating91.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,470 (2022)
Projected traffic5,345 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Johnson Road over INTERSTATE-85 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Johnson Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Road over INTERSTATE-85 carry?

About 4,470 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Johnson Road over INTERSTATE-85?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road over INTERSTATE-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.