US Bridges

SR1162 over I85

Fair

Vance County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. JCT.US158 Byp · Structure no. 000000001810031

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1162 over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1162 over I85 in Vance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1162
CrossesI85
Location0.3 Mi. S. JCT.US158 Byp
RouteState Highway 1162
CountyVance County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.33415, -78.43705
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2021)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1162 over I85 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1162 over I85 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1162 over I85 carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1162 over I85?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR1162 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.