US Bridges

Nc 152 over I-85

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · .3 Mi. E Jtc US29/601 · Structure no. 000000001590068

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nc 152 over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nc 152 over I-85 in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNc 152
CrossesI-85
Location.3 Mi. E Jtc US29/601
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates35.57207, -80.55804
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2022)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Nc 152 over I-85 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nc 152 over I-85 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nc 152 over I-85 carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nc 152 over I-85?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Nc 152 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.