US Bridges

I85S US70 over W. Club Boulevard

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.45MI.N.JCT.US501BYP · Structure no. 000000000630150

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85S US70 over W. Club Boulevard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85S US70 over W. Club Boulevard 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 23,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,500 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI85S US70
CrossesW. Club Boulevard
Location0.45MI.N.JCT.US501BYP
RouteInterstate 85
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.01784, -78.8986
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.7 m)
Roadway width180 ft (54.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,750 (2021)
Projected traffic47,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 I85S US70 over W. Club Boulevard built?

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

What condition is I85S US70 over W. Club Boulevard 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 I85S US70 over W. Club Boulevard carry?

About 23,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85S US70 over W. Club Boulevard?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns I85S US70 over W. Club Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.