Broad St. over I85 US15-501 US70
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.S.JCT.I85&US501 · Structure no. 000000000630136
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad St. over I85 US15-501 US70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad St. over I85 US15-501 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 Broad St. over I85 US15-501 US70 built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broad St. over I85 US15-501 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Broad St. over I85 US15-501 US70 carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Broad St. over I85 US15-501 US70?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Broad St. over I85 US15-501 US70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.