US Bridges

SR1627 over I85BUS;US29 US70

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.18 Mi. N. Jct. SR1626 · Structure no. 000000001510074

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1627 over I85BUS;US29 US70 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1627 over I85BUS;US29 US70 in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2040. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1627
CrossesI85BUS;US29 US70
Location0.18 Mi. N. Jct. SR1626
RouteState Highway 1627
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.91253, -80.04206
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2022)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1627 over I85BUS;US29 US70 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1627 over I85BUS;US29 US70 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1627 over I85BUS;US29 US70 carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1627 over I85BUS;US29 US70?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR1627 over I85BUS;US29 US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.