US Bridges

SR1307 over I85

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1311 · Structure no. 000000000710101

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1307 over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1307 over I85 in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1307
CrossesI85
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1311
RouteState Highway 1307
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.26636, -81.25721
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1307 over I85 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1307 over I85 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1307 over I85 carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1307 over I85?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1307 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.