US Bridges

I85N over SR3252

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 3.1 Mi. S. Jct. US311 · Structure no. 000000001510020

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85N over SR3252 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85N over SR3252 in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 28,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,500 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI85N
CrossesSR3252
Location3.1 Mi. S. Jct. US311
RouteInterstate 85
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.87574, -80.00542
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,250 (2020)
Projected traffic56,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I85N over SR3252 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85N over SR3252 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I85N over SR3252 carry?

About 28,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85N over SR3252?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I85N over SR3252?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.