US Bridges

I85N over SR1371

Good

Vance County, North Carolina · 1.8MI. N. Jct. US1 Conn. · Structure no. 000000001810061

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85N over SR1371 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85N over SR1371 in Vance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI85N
CrossesSR1371
Location1.8MI. N. Jct. US1 Conn.
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates36.39311, -78.3383
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,250 (2020)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
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 SR1371 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85N over SR1371 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I85N over SR1371 carry?

About 12,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85N over SR1371?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I85N over SR1371?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.