US Bridges

I85N over US158W.RAMP

Good

Vance County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI N JCT NC39 · Structure no. 000000001810050

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85N over US158W.RAMP is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85N over US158W.RAMP 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI85N
CrossesUS158W.RAMP
Location0.9 MI N JCT NC39
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates36.34579, -78.39562
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span212 ft (64.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2022)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
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
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I85N over US158W.RAMP built?

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

What condition is I85N over US158W.RAMP 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I85N over US158W.RAMP carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85N over US158W.RAMP?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 212 ft (64.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I85N over US158W.RAMP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.