US Bridges

I85 US15S. over SR1637

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi.N JCT SR1632 · Structure no. 000000000630223

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 US15S. over SR1637 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 US15S. over SR1637 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 60 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,500 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI85 US15S.
CrossesSR1637
Location1.4 Mi.N JCT SR1632
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates36.05781, -78.79576
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,250 (2020)
Projected traffic42,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
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 I85 US15S. over SR1637 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I85 US15S. over SR1637 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I85 US15S. over SR1637 carry?

About 21,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I85 US15S. over SR1637?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I85 US15S. over SR1637?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.