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Mecklenburg County, NC · Structure #000000001190069

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.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
125K
Daily Traffic
1960
Year Built
12.8m
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
Paw Creek
State
North Carolina
County
Mecklenburg County
Location
0.75 MI. N. JCT. Sr1625
Year Built
1960
Reconstructed
2005
Age
66 years
Daily Traffic
125,000
Lanes
8
Length
12.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000001190069

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

0.75 MI. N. JCT. Sr1625, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

35.249697, -80.970778

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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 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.

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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.