US Bridges

US1BUS over US421BYP NC87

Good

Lee County, North Carolina · 0.45 Mi. N. Jct. SR1406 · Structure no. 000000001050119

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1BUS over US421BYP NC87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US1BUS over US421BYP NC87 in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2040. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS1BUS
CrossesUS421BYP NC87
Location0.45 Mi. N. Jct. SR1406
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates35.50896, -79.17884
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2021)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US1BUS over US421BYP NC87 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US1BUS over US421BYP NC87 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US1BUS over US421BYP NC87 carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US1BUS over US421BYP NC87?

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US1BUS over US421BYP NC87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.