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Randolph County, NC · Structure #000000001510092

I85N

I85N in 1.2 MI. S. JCT. Sr1564, Randolph County, North Carolina received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1981, the bridge carries 141K vehicles daily on I85N over Branch Of Uwharrie River. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
141K
Daily Traffic
1981
Year Built
6.4m
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
I85N
Crosses Over
Branch Of Uwharrie River
State
North Carolina
County
Randolph County
Location
1.2 MI. S. JCT. Sr1564
Year Built
1981
Age
45 years
Daily Traffic
141,000
Lanes
6
Length
6.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000001510092

About This Bridge

I85N is a 45-year-old bridge located 1.2 MI. S. JCT. Sr1564 in Randolph County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I85N over Branch Of Uwharrie River with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 141K vehicles per day. Built in 1981, the structure spans 6.4 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

1.2 MI. S. JCT. Sr1564, Randolph County, North Carolina

35.876506, -80.004500

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Frequently Asked Questions

I85N 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.

I85N was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I85N carries approximately 141K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 6.4 meters long and located on I85N in 1.2 MI. S. JCT. Sr1564, Randolph County, North Carolina.

Yes, I85N 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.

I85N is located 1.2 MI. S. JCT. Sr1564 in Randolph County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I85N over Branch Of Uwharrie River. Its coordinates are 35.876506, -80.004500. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I85N carries I85N over Branch Of Uwharrie River. The bridge is 6.4 meters long and was built in 1981.

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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.