US Bridges

SR2085 over I85

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR2087 · Structure no. 000000000570489

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2085 over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2085 over I85 in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2040. The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2085
CrossesI85
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR2087
RouteState Highway 2085
Coordinates35.85409, -80.10263
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length268 ft (81.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2019)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR2085 over I85 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2085 over I85 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR2085 over I85 carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2085 over I85?

The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR2085 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.