US Bridges

SR1500 over I85 & US601

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2548 · Structure no. 000000001590109

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1500 over I85 & US601 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1500 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1500
CrossesI85 & US601
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2548
RouteState Highway 1500
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.59956, -80.53146
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2016)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 SR1500 over I85 & US601 built?

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

What condition is SR1500 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1500 over I85 & US601 carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1500 over I85 & US601?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR1500 over I85 & US601?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.