US Bridges

NC3 over I85 US601

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2103 · Structure no. 000000000250040

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC3 over I85 US601 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC3 over I85 US601 in Cabarrus 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesNC3
CrossesI85 US601
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2103
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates35.44837, -80.60076
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2016)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 NC3 over I85 US601 built?

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

What condition is NC3 over I85 US601 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 2021.

How much traffic does NC3 over I85 US601 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC3 over I85 US601?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns NC3 over I85 US601?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.