US Bridges

NC119N over I40 I85

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI N JCT SR1981 · Structure no. 000000000010434

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC119N over I40 I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC119N over I40 I85 in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC119N
CrossesI40 I85
Location0.7 MI N JCT SR1981
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates36.06862, -79.29864
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2021)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC119N over I40 I85 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC119N 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NC119N over I40 I85 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC119N over I40 I85?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns NC119N over I40 I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.