I85S over US15
FairGranville County, North Carolina · 2.3 Mi.S. of NC96 · Structure no. 000000000770061
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 364 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85S over US15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85S over US15 in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 14,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2040. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85S over US15 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85S over US15 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 I85S over US15 carry?
About 14,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I85S over US15?
The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I85S over US15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.