I85N over NC55
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. N. Jct. US501 · Structure no. 000000000630167
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 251 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85N over NC55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85N over NC55 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 80,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,000 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 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 over NC55 built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85N over NC55 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 2023.
How much traffic does I85N over NC55 carry?
About 80,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85N over NC55?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns I85N over NC55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.