US Bridges

SR1321 over I85 US15 US70 US501

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1407 · Structure no. 000000000630130

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
Daily traffic
17,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1321 over I85 US15 US70 US501 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1321 over I85 US15 US70 US501 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSR1321
CrossesI85 US15 US70 US501
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1407
RouteState Highway 1321
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2021)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1321 over I85 US15 US70 US501 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1321 over I85 US15 US70 US501 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 SR1321 over I85 US15 US70 US501 carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1321 over I85 US15 US70 US501?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SR1321 over I85 US15 US70 US501?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.