US Bridges

SR1134 over I40 I85

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000001350079

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1134 over I40 I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1134 over I40 I85 in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1134
CrossesI40 I85
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. I85
RouteState Highway 1134
Coordinates36.06155, -79.13523
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating81.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1134 over I40 I85 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1134 over I40 I85 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1134 over I40 I85 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1134 over I40 I85?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1134 over I40 I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.