I40 I85 over NC49
FairAlamance County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. S. Jct. NC87 · Structure no. 000000000010120
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 158 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 I85 over NC49 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 I85 over NC49 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 149 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 I85 over NC49 built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 I85 over NC49 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 I40 I85 over NC49 carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 I85 over NC49?
The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.
Who owns I40 I85 over NC49?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.