US Bridges

SR1146 over I40 I85

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. E. Jct. SR1374 · Structure no. 000000001350021

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1146 over I40 I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1146 over I40 I85 in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1146
CrossesI40 I85
Location0.05 Mi. E. Jct. SR1374
RouteState Highway 1146
Coordinates36.07771, -79.24376
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2019)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1146 over I40 I85 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1146 over I40 I85 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR1146 over I40 I85 carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1146 over I40 I85?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1146 over I40 I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.