US Bridges

SR3159 over I85 US29 US52 US70

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 2.4 Mi. W. Jct. NC47 · Structure no. 000000000570001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3159 over I85 US29 US52 US70 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3159 over I85 US29 US52 US70 in Davidson 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR3159
CrossesI85 US29 US52 US70
Location2.4 Mi. W. Jct. NC47
RouteState Highway 3159
Coordinates35.75346, -80.34797
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2021)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3159 over I85 US29 US52 US70 built?

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

What condition is SR3159 over I85 US29 US52 US70 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR3159 over I85 US29 US52 US70 carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3159 over I85 US29 US52 US70?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR3159 over I85 US29 US52 US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.