US Bridges

I40 I85 over NC62

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 1.08 Mi. S. Jct. SR1154 · Structure no. 000000000010076

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 I85 over NC62 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 I85 over NC62 in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 113,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 226,000 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40 I85
CrossesNC62
Location1.08 Mi. S. Jct. SR1154
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.06514, -79.46897
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,000 (2020)
Projected traffic226,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I40 I85 over NC62 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 I85 over NC62 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does I40 I85 over NC62 carry?

About 113,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 I85 over NC62?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns I40 I85 over NC62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.