I40 & I85 Wbl over SR1239 I-85 Conn
GoodOrange County, North Carolina · 1.9 Mi. E. Jct. SR1120 · Structure no. 000000001350052
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 57,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 & I85 Wbl over SR1239 I-85 Conn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 & I85 Wbl over SR1239 I-85 Conn in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 57,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,000 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 & I85 Wbl over SR1239 I-85 Conn built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 & I85 Wbl over SR1239 I-85 Conn 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I40 & I85 Wbl over SR1239 I-85 Conn carry?
About 57,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I40 & I85 Wbl over SR1239 I-85 Conn?
The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns I40 & I85 Wbl over SR1239 I-85 Conn?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.