US Bridges

Boydton Plank Road over I-85 & Ramp - a

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · .88FR Ptsbg & .24 Tosqlvl · Structure no. 000000000021179

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
345 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,659
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boydton Plank Road over I-85 & Ramp - a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boydton Plank Road over I-85 & Ramp - a 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 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.

It carries about 2,659 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,965 by 2045. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBoydton Plank Road
CrossesI-85 & Ramp - a
Location.88FR Ptsbg & .24 Tosqlvl
RouteState Highway 142
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20033, -77.43066
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,659 (2022)
Projected traffic2,965 by 2045
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$555 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Boydton Plank Road over I-85 & Ramp - a built?

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

What condition is Boydton Plank Road over I-85 & Ramp - a 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 Boydton Plank Road over I-85 & Ramp - a carry?

About 2,659 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Boydton Plank Road over I-85 & Ramp - a?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Boydton Plank Road over I-85 & Ramp - a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.