US Bridges

SR1337 over I85 & US601

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.W.JCT.SR1338 · Structure no. 000000001590091

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1337 over I85 & US601 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1337 over I85 & US601 in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1337
CrossesI85 & US601
Location0.5 MI.W.JCT.SR1338
RouteState Highway 1337
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.56078, -80.56684
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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 SR1337 over I85 & US601 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1337 over I85 & US601 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1337 over I85 & US601 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1337 over I85 & US601?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1337 over I85 & US601?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.