I85N over SR1713
PoorOrange County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000001350098
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 195 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85N over SR1713 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85N over SR1713 in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,000 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85N over SR1713 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85N over SR1713 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does I85N over SR1713 carry?
About 23,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85N over SR1713?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I85N over SR1713?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.