US Bridges

I85 Sbl over Yadkin River & NSRR

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. NC150 · Structure no. 000000001590137

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,863 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
36,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 Sbl over Yadkin River & NSRR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 Sbl over Yadkin River & NSRR in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 36,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,500 by 2040. The structure is 2,863 ft (872.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI85 Sbl
CrossesYadkin River & NSRR
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. NC150
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates35.7197, -80.38961
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,863 ft (872.6 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,250 (2020)
Projected traffic72,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I85 Sbl over Yadkin River & NSRR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85 Sbl over Yadkin River & NSRR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I85 Sbl over Yadkin River & NSRR carry?

About 36,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I85 Sbl over Yadkin River & NSRR?

The structure is 2,863 ft (872.6 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I85 Sbl over Yadkin River & NSRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.