US Bridges

SR1002 over I85 US52

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.11 Mi. W. of Newsome RD · Structure no. 000000001590127

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over I85 US52 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1002 over I85 US52 in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1002
CrossesI85 US52
Location0.11 Mi. W. of Newsome RD
RouteState Highway 1002
Coordinates35.66387, -80.44746
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2022)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1002 over I85 US52 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002 over I85 US52 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1002 over I85 US52 carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 over I85 US52?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002 over I85 US52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.