US601 over I85
FairRowan County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1002 · Structure no. 000000001590114
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 234 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US601 over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US601 over I85 in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 5 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 80 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US601 over I85 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US601 over I85 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 2024.
How much traffic does US601 over I85 carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US601 over I85?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns US601 over I85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.