US Bridges

I85BUS US29 US70 over SR1242

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. NC8 · Structure no. 000000000570074

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85BUS US29 US70 over SR1242 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85BUS US29 US70 over SR1242 in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI85BUS US29 US70
CrossesSR1242
Location0.8 Mi. S. Jct. NC8
RouteInterstate 85
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.83376, -80.26564
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2022)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I85BUS US29 US70 over SR1242 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85BUS US29 US70 over SR1242 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I85BUS US29 US70 over SR1242 carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I85BUS US29 US70 over SR1242?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I85BUS US29 US70 over SR1242?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.