I85 US15-501 US70 over NC157
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.N.JCT.I-85 &SR1321 · Structure no. 000000000630132
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 US15-501 US70 over NC157 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 US15-501 US70 over NC157 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 43,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,500 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 171 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85 US15-501 US70 over NC157 built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85 US15-501 US70 over NC157 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 I85 US15-501 US70 over NC157 carry?
About 43,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85 US15-501 US70 over NC157?
The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.
Who owns I85 US15-501 US70 over NC157?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.