NC161 over I85 & US29
GoodCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2312 · Structure no. 000000000450014
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 298 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC161 over I85 & US29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC161 over I85 & US29 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2040. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC161 over I85 & US29 built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC161 over I85 & US29 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NC161 over I85 & US29 carry?
About 9,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC161 over I85 & US29?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns NC161 over I85 & US29?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.