US Bridges

I85 over SR1002

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. JCT.SR1007 · Structure no. 000000001590118

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 over SR1002 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 over SR1002 in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 76,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 153,000 by 2040. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 169 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI85
CrossesSR1002
Location0.6 Mi. N. JCT.SR1007
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates35.64829, -80.47316
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width169 ft (51.5 m)
Roadway width166 ft (50.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,500 (2020)
Projected traffic153,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I85 over SR1002 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85 over SR1002 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I85 over SR1002 carry?

About 76,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85 over SR1002?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.

Who owns I85 over SR1002?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.