US Bridges

I85N NC86 over SR1006

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.S. Jct. SR1009 · Structure no. 000000001350081

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85N NC86 over SR1006 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85N NC86 over SR1006 in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,000 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI85N NC86
CrossesSR1006
Location0.5 Mi.S. Jct. SR1009
RouteInterstate 85
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.05899, -79.11238
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,000 (2020)
Projected traffic88,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I85N NC86 over SR1006 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85N NC86 over SR1006 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I85N NC86 over SR1006 carry?

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85N NC86 over SR1006?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I85N NC86 over SR1006?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.