I85
I85 in 0.63 MI. N. JCT. Sr2665, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina received a condition grade of B (66/100). Built in 1967, the bridge carries 128K vehicles daily on I85 over Mallard Creek.
I85 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 66/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1967 and is now 59 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I85 carries an average daily traffic count of 128,000 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Mallard Creek. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
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 59-year-old bridge located 0.63 MI. N. JCT. Sr2665 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I85 over Mallard Creek with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 128K vehicles per day. Built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2005, the structure spans 60 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (66/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I85 has a Condition Score of 66/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I85 was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2005, making it 59 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I85 carries approximately 128K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 60 meters long and located on I85 in 0.63 MI. N. JCT. Sr2665, Mecklenburg 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 0.63 MI. N. JCT. Sr2665 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I85 over Mallard Creek. Its coordinates are 35.319806, -80.751983. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I85 carries I85 over Mallard Creek. The bridge is 60 meters long and was built in 1967, 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.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.