I85 Sbl over Irish Buffalo Creek
GoodCabarrus County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. N. Jct. NC73 · Structure no. 000000000250088
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 Sbl over Irish Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 Sbl over Irish Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 57,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,000 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 Sbl over Irish Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85 Sbl over Irish Buffalo Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I85 Sbl over Irish Buffalo Creek carry?
About 57,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85 Sbl over Irish Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns I85 Sbl over Irish Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.