US Bridges

SR1515 over I95

FairPosted for load

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.E. of JCT NC4 · Structure no. 000000001270225

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1515 over I95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1515 over I95 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1515
CrossesI95
Location0.4 Mi.E. of JCT NC4
RouteState Highway 1515
Coordinates36.09961, -77.80562
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 SR1515 over I95 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1515 over I95 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1515 over I95 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is SR1515 over I95?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1515 over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.