I85 Nbl over NC216
FairCleveland County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2278 · Structure no. 000000000450022
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 Nbl over NC216 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 Nbl over NC216 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was I85 Nbl over NC216 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I85 Nbl over NC216 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does I85 Nbl over NC216 carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I85 Nbl over NC216?
The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I85 Nbl over NC216?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.