I85NBL US15N over Neuse River/Falls Lake
PoorDurham County, North Carolina · 4.0 MI.S.JCT.NC56 · Structure no. 000000000630226
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 465 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85NBL US15N over Neuse River/Falls Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85NBL US15N over Neuse River/Falls Lake in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 21,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,500 by 2040. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85NBL US15N over Neuse River/Falls Lake built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85NBL US15N over Neuse River/Falls Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does I85NBL US15N over Neuse River/Falls Lake carry?
About 21,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I85NBL US15N over Neuse River/Falls Lake?
The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I85NBL US15N over Neuse River/Falls Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.