I85N US15/501 US70 over US15/501 Bus
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · 0.19 M. S. Jct. NC55 · Structure no. 000000000630161
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,250
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85N US15/501 US70 over US15/501 Bus is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85N US15/501 US70 over US15/501 Bus in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 49,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,500 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 74 ft wide.
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85N US15/501 US70 over US15/501 Bus built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85N US15/501 US70 over US15/501 Bus 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does I85N US15/501 US70 over US15/501 Bus carry?
About 49,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85N US15/501 US70 over US15/501 Bus?
The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns I85N US15/501 US70 over US15/501 Bus?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.