US Bridges

SR1524 over US421 (future) NC87

Good

Lee County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1596 · Structure no. 000000001050128

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1524 over US421 (future) NC87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1524 over US421 (future) NC87 in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2040. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1524
CrossesUS421 (future) NC87
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1596
RouteState Highway 1524
CountyLee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.47214, -79.12166
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2020)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1524 over US421 (future) NC87 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1524 over US421 (future) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1524 over US421 (future) NC87 carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1524 over US421 (future) NC87?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1524 over US421 (future) NC87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.