US Bridges

Ramp Onto I-85 S over I-85

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Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.13 Mi. W. Jct. SR 2126 · Structure no. 000000000250404

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Onto I-85 S over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Onto I-85 S over I-85 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Onto I-85 S
CrossesI-85
Location0.13 Mi. W. Jct. SR 2126
RouteInterstate 85
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.46329, -80.58842
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length304 ft (92.6 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2021)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Onto I-85 S over I-85 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Onto I-85 S over I-85 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Onto I-85 S over I-85 carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Onto I-85 S over I-85?

The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Onto I-85 S over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.