I85S over Deep River
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1135 · Structure no. 000000000810064
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85S over Deep River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85S over Deep River in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85S over Deep River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85S over Deep River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I85S over Deep River carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85S over Deep River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I85S over Deep River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.