US Bridges

I285 US52 NC8N over SR2932 Ws SB RR

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1506 · Structure no. 000000000570516

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I285 US52 NC8N over SR2932 Ws SB RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I285 US52 NC8N over SR2932 Ws SB RR in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 18,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,500 by 2040. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesI285 US52 NC8N
CrossesSR2932 Ws SB RR
Location1.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1506
RouteInterstate 285
Coordinates35.93794, -80.23369
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,750 (2019)
Projected traffic37,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 I285 US52 NC8N over SR2932 Ws SB RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I285 US52 NC8N over SR2932 Ws SB RR 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does I285 US52 NC8N over SR2932 Ws SB RR carry?

About 18,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I285 US52 NC8N over SR2932 Ws SB RR?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I285 US52 NC8N over SR2932 Ws SB RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.