US Bridges

I885N over Rowena Ave.

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. NC.147 · Structure no. 000000000630598

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I885N over Rowena Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I885N over Rowena Ave. in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,000 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI885N
CrossesRowena Ave.
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. NC.147
RouteInterstate 885
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.97128, -78.85826
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,000 (2018)
Projected traffic132,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I885N over Rowena Ave. built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I885N over Rowena Ave. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I885N over Rowena Ave. carry?

About 66,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I885N over Rowena Ave.?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I885N over Rowena Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.