US Bridges

SR1154 over I40 I85

Fair

Alamance County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. NC62 · Structure no. 000000000010115

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1154 over I40 I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1154 over I40 I85 in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesSR1154
CrossesI40 I85
Location1.0 Mi. N. Jct. NC62
RouteState Highway 1154
Coordinates36.06488, -79.44994
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1154 over I40 I85 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1154 over I40 I85 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1154 over I40 I85 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1154 over I40 I85?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR1154 over I40 I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.