I85
I85 in 1.0 MI. N. JCT.Sr1625, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina received a condition grade of A (81/100). Built in 2005, the bridge carries 125K vehicles daily on I85 over I485.
I85 carries an A on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 81/100. Deck, superstructure, and substructure ratings all sit in the better tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. The bridge is structurally sound by federal standards.
The bridge was built in 2005 and is 21 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. I85 carries an average daily traffic count of 125,000 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing I485. 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 21-year-old bridge located 1.0 MI. N. JCT.Sr1625 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I85 over I485 with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 125K vehicles per day. Built in 2005, the structure spans 101.8 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (81/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), 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 81/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I85 was built in 2005, making it 21 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 10 traffic lanes. It is 101.8 meters long and located on I85 in 1.0 MI. N. JCT.Sr1625, 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 1.0 MI. N. JCT.Sr1625 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I85 over I485. Its coordinates are 35.248950, -80.968861. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I85 carries I85 over I485. The bridge is 101.8 meters long and was built 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.