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Gaston County, NC · Structure #000000000710159

I85

I85 in 0.75 MI. N. JCT. Nc273, Gaston County, North Carolina received a condition grade of B (61/100). Built in 1958, the bridge carries 127K vehicles daily on I85 over Catawba River.

B
61/100
61
Condition Score
127K
Daily Traffic
1958
Year Built
327m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I85
Crosses Over
Catawba River
State
North Carolina
County
Gaston County
Location
0.75 MI. N. JCT. Nc273
Year Built
1958
Reconstructed
1988
Age
68 years
Daily Traffic
127,000
Lanes
8
Length
327 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000710159

About This Bridge

I85 is a 68-year-old bridge located 0.75 MI. N. JCT. Nc273 in Gaston County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I85 over Catawba River with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 127K vehicles per day. Built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, the structure spans 327 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (61/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.75 MI. N. JCT. Nc273, Gaston County, North Carolina

35.257675, -81.013819

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Frequently Asked Questions

I85 has a Condition Score of 61/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I85 was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, making it 68 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I85 carries approximately 127K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 327 meters long and located on I85 in 0.75 MI. N. JCT. Nc273, Gaston County, North Carolina.

No, I85 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I85 is located 0.75 MI. N. JCT. Nc273 in Gaston County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I85 over Catawba River. Its coordinates are 35.257675, -81.013819. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I85 carries I85 over Catawba River. The bridge is 327 meters long and was built in 1958, with reconstruction in 1988.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.