SR1521 over US421 NC87BYP
GoodLee County, North Carolina · 0.65 Mi. S. Jct. SR1506 · Structure no. 000000001050127
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1521 over US421 NC87BYP is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1521 over US421 NC87BYP in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1521 over US421 NC87BYP built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1521 over US421 NC87BYP 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1521 over US421 NC87BYP carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1521 over US421 NC87BYP?
The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns SR1521 over US421 NC87BYP?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.