US Bridges

US1S over US1BUS.&US158

Fair

Vance County, North Carolina · 3.4 MI N. of NC39 · Structure no. 000000001810044

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1S over US1BUS.&US158 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US1S over US1BUS.&US158 in Vance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS1S
CrossesUS1BUS.&US158
Location3.4 MI N. of NC39
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyVance County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.36484, -78.36207
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.
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2021)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 US1S over US1BUS.&US158 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US1S over US1BUS.&US158 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 US1S over US1BUS.&US158 carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US1S over US1BUS.&US158?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US1S over US1BUS.&US158?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.