US Bridges

I-885N.BUS US70W over SR1670

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.36 MI.E.JCT.SR1800 · Structure no. 000000000630060

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-885N.BUS US70W over SR1670 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-885N.BUS US70W over SR1670 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-885N.BUS US70W
CrossesSR1670
Location0.36 MI.E.JCT.SR1800
RouteInterstate 885
Coordinates36.01021, -78.86738
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2019)
Projected traffic58,000 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 I-885N.BUS US70W over SR1670 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-885N.BUS US70W over SR1670 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-885N.BUS US70W over SR1670 carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-885N.BUS US70W over SR1670?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-885N.BUS US70W over SR1670?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.