US501 over I85 US15 US70
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · .21M. N. JCT SR1327 · Structure no. 000000000630425
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 343 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US501 over I85 US15 US70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US501 over I85 US15 US70 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 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,000 by 2040. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 54 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 US501 over I85 US15 US70 built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is US501 over I85 US15 US70 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US501 over I85 US15 US70 carry?
About 39,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US501 over I85 US15 US70?
The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US501 over I85 US15 US70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.