I85 & RAMPS
I85 & RAMPS in 0.25 MI. S. JCT. I485, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1965, the bridge carries 146K vehicles daily on I85 & RAMPS over Stony 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 & RAMPS is a 61-year-old bridge located 0.25 MI. S. JCT. I485 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I85 & RAMPS over Stony Creek with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 146K vehicles per day. Built in 1965, the structure spans 7.9 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I85 & RAMPS 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 & RAMPS was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I85 & RAMPS carries approximately 146K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 7.9 meters long and located on I85 & RAMPS in 0.25 MI. S. JCT. I485, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Yes, I85 & RAMPS 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 & RAMPS is located 0.25 MI. S. JCT. I485 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I85 & RAMPS over Stony Creek. Its coordinates are 35.345317, -80.736228. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I85 & RAMPS carries I85 & RAMPS over Stony Creek. The bridge is 7.9 meters long and was built in 1965.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.