US Bridges

I85S US15S over NC55

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 2.36 MI S JCT SR1671 · Structure no. 000000000630168

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85S US15S over NC55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85S US15S over NC55 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI85S US15S
CrossesNC55
Location2.36 MI S JCT SR1671
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates36.01432, -78.88745
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2020)
Projected traffic80,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 US15S over NC55 built?

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

What condition is I85S US15S 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I85S US15S over NC55 carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85S US15S over NC55?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I85S US15S over NC55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.