US Bridges

I85 over US52 Sbl & SR2200 Nbl

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1007 · Structure no. 000000001590123

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
385 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 over US52 Sbl & SR2200 Nbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 over US52 Sbl & SR2200 Nbl 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 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 81,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,000 by 2040. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 145 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI85
CrossesUS52 Sbl & SR2200 Nbl
Location1.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1007
RouteInterstate 85
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.65755, -80.45941
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span244 ft (74.3 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.2 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,500 (2022)
Projected traffic163,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US52 Sbl & SR2200 Nbl built?

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

What condition is I85 over US52 Sbl & SR2200 Nbl 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I85 over US52 Sbl & SR2200 Nbl carry?

About 81,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85 over US52 Sbl & SR2200 Nbl?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 244 ft (74.3 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns I85 over US52 Sbl & SR2200 Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.