I85N US70E over US70W.BUS
PoorOrange County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1712 · Structure no. 000000001350110
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85N US70E over US70W.BUS is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85N US70E over US70W.BUS 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.
It carries about 32,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,500 by 2040. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US70E over US70W.BUS built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85N US70E over US70W.BUS 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I85N US70E over US70W.BUS carry?
About 32,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85N US70E over US70W.BUS?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I85N US70E over US70W.BUS?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.