US Bridges

I85S over NC109

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2055 · Structure no. 000000000570480

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85S over NC109 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85S over NC109 in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI85S
CrossesNC109
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2055
RouteInterstate 85
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.86041, -80.0726
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2020)
Projected traffic55,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I85S over NC109 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85S over NC109 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I85S over NC109 carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85S over NC109?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I85S over NC109?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.