US Bridges

SR1103 over I85

Fair

Granville County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.W. SR1102 · Structure no. 000000000770043

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1103 over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1103 over I85 in Granville 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1103
CrossesI85
Location0.3 Mi.W. SR1102
RouteState Highway 1103
CountyGranville County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.12044, -78.74578
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2022)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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 SR1103 over I85 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1103 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1103 over I85 carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1103 over I85?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1103 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.