NC274 over I85
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1334 · Structure no. 000000000710038
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 291 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC274 over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC274 over I85 in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2040. The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC274 over I85 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC274 over I85 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does NC274 over I85 carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC274 over I85?
The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns NC274 over I85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.