US Bridges

SR1505 over I85 & US601

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000001590102

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1505 over I85 & US601 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1505 over I85 & US601 in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1505
CrossesI85 & US601
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. US29
RouteState Highway 1505
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.58774, -80.54553
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2016)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1505 over I85 & US601 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1505 over I85 & US601 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1505 over I85 & US601 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1505 over I85 & US601?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR1505 over I85 & US601?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.