I85N US70W over SR1401
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. of Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000000630108
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85N US70W over SR1401 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85N US70W over SR1401 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 23,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,500 by 2040. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 69 ft wide.
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85N US70W over SR1401 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85N US70W over SR1401 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 2024.
How much traffic does I85N US70W over SR1401 carry?
About 23,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85N US70W over SR1401?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns I85N US70W over SR1401?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.