US Bridges

SR1394 over I85

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1305 · Structure no. 000000000250051

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1394 over I85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1394 over I85 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1394
CrossesI85
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1305
RouteState Highway 1394
Coordinates35.40188, -80.69824
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 2024
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2022)
Projected traffic62,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1394 over I85 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1394 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1394 over I85 carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1394 over I85?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns SR1394 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.