US501N over I85 US15 US70
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · 1.23 MI S. of JCT SR1407 · Structure no. 000000000630010
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 373 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US501N over I85 US15 US70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US501N over I85 US15 US70 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2040. The structure is 373 ft (113.6 m) long and 59 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US501N over I85 US15 US70 built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is US501N over I85 US15 US70 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US501N over I85 US15 US70 carry?
About 5,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US501N over I85 US15 US70?
The structure is 373 ft (113.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US501N over I85 US15 US70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.