I85S Bus US29 US70 over Swearing Creek
GoodDavidson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1297 · Structure no. 000000000570525
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85S Bus US29 US70 over Swearing Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I85S Bus US29 US70 over Swearing Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 I85S Bus US29 US70 over Swearing Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85S Bus US29 US70 over Swearing Creek 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does I85S Bus US29 US70 over Swearing Creek carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85S Bus US29 US70 over Swearing Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns I85S Bus US29 US70 over Swearing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.