I85
I85 in 0.75 MI. N. JCT. Sr1625, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 125K vehicles daily on I85 over Paw Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.
Component Ratings
The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I85 is a 66-year-old bridge located 0.75 MI. N. JCT. Sr1625 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I85 over Paw Creek with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 125K vehicles per day. Built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, the structure spans 12.8 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
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 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I85 carries approximately 125K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 12.8 meters long and located on I85 in 0.75 MI. N. JCT. Sr1625, Mecklenburg 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 0.75 MI. N. JCT. Sr1625 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I85 over Paw Creek. Its coordinates are 35.249697, -80.970778. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I85 carries I85 over Paw Creek. The bridge is 12.8 meters long and was built in 1960, with reconstruction in 2005.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.