US Bridges

Sycamore Street over INTERSTATE-85

FairPosted for load

Petersburg city, Virginia · 1.27 FR 301 & 0.95 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000021182

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,965
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Street over INTERSTATE-85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sycamore Street over INTERSTATE-85 in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2008, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,965 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,996 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSycamore Street
CrossesINTERSTATE-85
Location1.27 FR 301 & 0.95 to 1
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21314, -77.39778
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,965 (2022)
Projected traffic9,996 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$654 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sycamore Street over INTERSTATE-85 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Sycamore Street 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 Sycamore Street over INTERSTATE-85 carry?

About 8,965 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sycamore Street over INTERSTATE-85?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Street over INTERSTATE-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.