I85S US15N US70 over US 501 Bus
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · 0.19MI S. of JCT NC55 · Structure no. 000000000630162
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85S US15N US70 over US 501 Bus is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85S US15N US70 over US 501 Bus 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 47,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,000 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 74 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 I85S US15N US70 over US 501 Bus built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85S US15N US70 over US 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I85S US15N US70 over US 501 Bus carry?
About 47,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85S US15N US70 over US 501 Bus?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns I85S US15N US70 over US 501 Bus?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.