I40 I85 over NC87
GoodAlamance County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. N. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000000010130
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 I85 over NC87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 I85 over NC87 in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 63,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,000 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 I85 over NC87 built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 I85 over NC87 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I40 I85 over NC87 carry?
About 63,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 I85 over NC87?
The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.
Who owns I40 I85 over NC87?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.