US Bridges

NC39 over I85

Good

Vance County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.N. JCT.SR1163 · Structure no. 000000001810027

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC39 over I85 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC39 over I85 in Vance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC39
CrossesI85
Location0.3 Mi.N. JCT.SR1163
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates36.34011, -78.41062
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2021)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC39 over I85 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC39 over I85 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 NC39 over I85 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC39 over I85?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns NC39 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.