I85N over Swearing Creek
FairDavidson County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR1224 · Structure no. 000000000570154
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85N over Swearing Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85N over Swearing Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85N over Swearing Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85N over Swearing Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does I85N over Swearing Creek carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85N over Swearing Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I85N over Swearing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.