I85N over US29 US70 I85BUS.LOOP
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1129 · Structure no. 000000000810142
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 230 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85N over US29 US70 I85BUS.LOOP is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85N over US29 US70 I85BUS.LOOP 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 63,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,000 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 59 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 I85N over US29 US70 I85BUS.LOOP built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85N over US29 US70 I85BUS.LOOP 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I85N over US29 US70 I85BUS.LOOP carry?
About 63,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85N over US29 US70 I85BUS.LOOP?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I85N over US29 US70 I85BUS.LOOP?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.