US Bridges

SR1430 over I85

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1394 · Structure no. 000000000250084

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1430 over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1430 over I85 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 57 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 93 ft wide.

CarriesSR1430
CrossesI85
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1394
RouteState Highway 1430
Coordinates35.41895, -80.6725
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2016)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
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 SR1430 over I85 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR1430 over I85 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1430 over I85 carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1430 over I85?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SR1430 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.