US Bridges

I85BUS US29 US70R over US52

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1192 · Structure no. 000000000570526

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85BUS US29 US70R over US52 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85BUS US29 US70R over US52 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 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2040. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI85BUS US29 US70R
CrossesUS52
Location0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1192
RouteInterstate 85
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.81792, -80.28452
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 I85BUS US29 US70R over US52 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85BUS US29 US70R over US52 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 I85BUS US29 US70R over US52 carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I85BUS US29 US70R over US52?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I85BUS US29 US70R over US52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.