US Bridges

1885N over SR1926

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC147 · Structure no. 000000000630600

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
395 ft
Daily traffic
37,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

1885N over SR1926 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1885N over SR1926 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 37,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,500 by 2040. The structure is 395 ft (120.3 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Carries1885N
CrossesSR1926
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC147
RouteInterstate 885
Coordinates35.96936, -78.86146
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadHL 93
Structure length395 ft (120.3 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,750 (2019)
Projected traffic75,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 1885N over SR1926 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1885N over SR1926 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 1885N over SR1926 carry?

About 37,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is 1885N over SR1926?

The structure is 395 ft (120.3 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns 1885N over SR1926?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.