US Bridges

US1 Sbl over SR1415

Fair

Lee County, North Carolina · 2.7 Mi. N. Jct. NC87 · Structure no. 000000001050039

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1 Sbl over SR1415 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US1 Sbl over SR1415 in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS1 Sbl
CrossesSR1415
Location2.7 Mi. N. Jct. NC87
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates35.56126, -79.15323
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2020)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US1 Sbl over SR1415 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US1 Sbl over SR1415 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US1 Sbl over SR1415 carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US1 Sbl over SR1415?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US1 Sbl over SR1415?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.