US Bridges

US29BUS US158 NC87 over NC65 NC87

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR2525 · Structure no. 000000001570311

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29BUS US158 NC87 over NC65 NC87 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US29BUS US158 NC87 over NC65 NC87 in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS29BUS US158 NC87
CrossesNC65 NC87
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR2525
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.35801, -79.68956
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2017)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US29BUS US158 NC87 over NC65 NC87 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US29BUS US158 NC87 over NC65 NC87 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does US29BUS US158 NC87 over NC65 NC87 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US29BUS US158 NC87 over NC65 NC87?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US29BUS US158 NC87 over NC65 NC87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.