US Bridges

US1N.BYP over US1BUS.& Sclrr

Fair

Vance County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1115 · Structure no. 000000001810004

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
435 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1N.BYP over US1BUS.& Sclrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US1N.BYP over US1BUS.& Sclrr in Vance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 435 ft (132.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS1N.BYP
CrossesUS1BUS.& Sclrr
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1115
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyVance County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.27214, -78.40645
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length435 ft (132.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2021)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US1N.BYP over US1BUS.& Sclrr built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US1N.BYP over US1BUS.& Sclrr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US1N.BYP over US1BUS.& Sclrr carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US1N.BYP over US1BUS.& Sclrr?

The structure is 435 ft (132.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US1N.BYP over US1BUS.& Sclrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.