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Gaston County, NC · Structure #000000000710321

I85

I85 in 0.1 MI. N. JCT. Nc279, Gaston County, North Carolina received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 129K vehicles daily on I85 over Duharts Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
129K
Daily Traffic
1963
Year Built
6.7m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I85
Crosses Over
Duharts Creek
State
North Carolina
County
Gaston County
Location
0.1 MI. N. JCT. Nc279
Year Built
1963
Reconstructed
1978
Age
63 years
Daily Traffic
129,000
Lanes
6
Length
6.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000710321

About This Bridge

I85 is a 63-year-old bridge located 0.1 MI. N. JCT. Nc279 in Gaston County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I85 over Duharts Creek with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 129K vehicles per day. Built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, the structure spans 6.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.1 MI. N. JCT. Nc279, Gaston County, North Carolina

35.268678, -81.149292

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Frequently Asked Questions

I85 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I85 was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I85 carries approximately 129K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 6.7 meters long and located on I85 in 0.1 MI. N. JCT. Nc279, Gaston County, North Carolina.

Yes, I85 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

I85 is located 0.1 MI. N. JCT. Nc279 in Gaston County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I85 over Duharts Creek. Its coordinates are 35.268678, -81.149292. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I85 carries I85 over Duharts Creek. The bridge is 6.7 meters long and was built in 1963, with reconstruction in 1978.

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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.