US Bridges

SR1981 over I40 I85

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.80 Mi. N. Jct. NC119 · Structure no. 000000000010176

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1981 over I40 I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1981 over I40 I85 in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesSR1981
CrossesI40 I85
Location0.80 Mi. N. Jct. NC119
RouteState Highway 1981
Coordinates36.06684, -79.31177
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SR1981 over I40 I85 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1981 over I40 I85 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1981 over I40 I85 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1981 over I40 I85?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR1981 over I40 I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.