US Bridges

SR1415 over US421 (future) NC87

Fair

Lee County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. US1 Bus. · Structure no. 000000001050124

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1415 over US421 (future) NC87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1415 over US421 (future) 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1415
CrossesUS421 (future) NC87
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. US1 Bus.
RouteState Highway 1415
CountyLee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.50745, -79.16831
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SR1415 over US421 (future) NC87 built?

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

What condition is SR1415 over US421 (future) NC87 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1415 over US421 (future) NC87 carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1415 over US421 (future) NC87?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR1415 over US421 (future) NC87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.