I40 I85 over Haw River
FairAlamance County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi.N. Jct. NC54 · Structure no. 000000000010148
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 350 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 I85 over Haw River is a concrete tee beam carrying I40 I85 over Haw River in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 years old, older 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,000 by 2040. The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 I85 over Haw River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is I40 I85 over Haw River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I40 I85 over Haw River carry?
About 54,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 I85 over Haw River?
The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.
Who owns I40 I85 over Haw River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.