I85 over Rocky River
GoodCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2894 · Structure no. 000000000250018
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 157,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 over Rocky River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 over Rocky River in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 157,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 314,000 by 2040. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 181 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85 over Rocky River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85 over Rocky River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I85 over Rocky River carry?
About 157,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85 over Rocky River?
The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.
Who owns I85 over Rocky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.