US Bridges

US64W over I85BUS US29 US70N

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.US29/70BUS · Structure no. 000000000570080

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64W over I85BUS US29 US70N is a concrete tee beam carrying US64W over I85BUS US29 US70N in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64W
CrossesI85BUS US29 US70N
Location0.1 MI.E.JCT.US29/70BUS
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.83324, -80.23725
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2022)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64W over I85BUS US29 US70N built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64W over I85BUS US29 US70N 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US64W over I85BUS US29 US70N carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64W over I85BUS US29 US70N?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US64W over I85BUS US29 US70N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.